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French fries vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French fries and Milkshake different?

  • French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin E, and Manganese, however, Milkshake is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from French fries is 25% higher.

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Milk shakes, thick vanilla are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +191.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.4%
Contains more IronIron +710%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1664.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +711.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~115mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.5% 1% 36% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1957.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5500%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more FatsFats +386.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.5%
Contains more OtherOther +103.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.5%
Contains more WaterWater +93.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +582.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4677%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries Milkshake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Milkshake Opinion
Calories 312kcal 112kcal French fries
Protein 3.43g 3.86g Milkshake
Fats 14.73g 3.03g French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Net carbs 37.64g 17.75g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 17.75g French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milkshake
Magnesium 35mg 12mg French fries
Calcium 18mg 146mg Milkshake
Potassium 579mg 183mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 0.1mg French fries
Sugar 0.3g 17.75g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.051mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.39mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 115mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 95mg Milkshake
Vitamin A 0IU 91IU Milkshake
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.05mg French fries
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milkshake
Manganese 0.247mg 0.014mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 2.3µg Milkshake
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.03mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.195mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.146mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.368mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.042mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0.2µg French fries
Folate 30µg 7µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Milkshake
Choline 36.8mg 14.3mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 1.886g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.875g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.113g French fries
Tryptophan 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg Milkshake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Milkshake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
French fries
16%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.45g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients
  2. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.