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French fries vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are french fries and neufchâtel cheese different?

  • French fries are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, and copper; however, neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for neufchâtel cheese is 52% higher.
  • French fries have less saturated fat.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than french fries (70).

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Cheese, neufchatel 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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.9%
Contains more IronIron +523.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +359.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more ZincZinc +64%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%

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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +807.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +558.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.575mg

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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1054.3%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.8%
Contains more FatsFats +54.7%
Contains more WaterWater +63.7%

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +456.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.784g

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 Neufchâtel cheese
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.336g 12.79g 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.97g 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.041mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.21mg 17%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Potassium 579mg 152mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Carbs 41.44g 3.59g 13%
Fats 14.73g 22.78g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.022mg 12%
Copper 0.124mg 0.027mg 11%
Protein 3.43g 9.15g 11%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.011mg 10%
Calcium 18mg 117mg 10%
Iron 0.81mg 0.13mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.155mg 9%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 1.7µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.4mg 8%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Magnesium 35mg 10mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Sodium 210mg 334mg 5%
Folate 30µg 14µg 4%
Selenium 0.9µg 3µg 4%
Calories 312kcal 253kcal 3%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.82mg 3%
Phosphorus 125mg 138mg 2%
Net carbs 37.64g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.575mg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 5.784g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.117g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Neufchâtel cheese
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.454g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.