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Milk vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Milk and French fries

  • Milk has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • French fries covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 26% more than Milk.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +594.4%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +2600%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +286%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +1140%
Contains more Manganese +8133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +594.4%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +2600%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +286%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +1140%
Contains more Manganese +8133.3%

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.
Milk
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +905.4%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +11100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +905.4%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +11100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +133.3%
Contains more Fats +1418.6%
Contains more Carbs +730.5%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.43
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
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
Contains more Water +133.3%
Contains more Fats +1418.6%
Contains more Carbs +730.5%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2054.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15322.9%
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2054.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15322.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk French fries Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 37.64g French fries
Protein 3.37g 3.43g French fries
Fats 0.97g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 4.99g 41.44g French fries
Calories 42kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 5.2g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 125mg 18mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 0.81mg French fries
Magnesium 11mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 95mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 150mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 44mg 210mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.5mg French fries
Copper 0.01mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.003mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 3.3µg 0.9µg Milk
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.039mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 5µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg Milk
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 2.336g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milk French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Milk
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/nutrients
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.