Milkshake vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are milkshake and french fries different?
- Milkshake is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2; however, french fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin E, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for french fries is 25% higher.
- Milkshake has a lower glycemic index (27) than french fries (70).
Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +711.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.6% |
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 5.398g | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.372mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Fats | 3.03g | 14.73g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 3.004mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 18mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.875g | 5.969g | 13% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 579mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.17mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.039mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 1.67mg | 11% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 312kcal | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.247mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.81mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 11.2µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 17.75g | 41.44g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.124mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 48 IU | 0 IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Folate | 7µg | 30µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 210mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.368mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 36.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.886g | 2.336g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.86g | 3.43g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.75g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.75g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.86 g
Fats:
3.03 g
Carbs:
17.75 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +386.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +133.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.113 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +582.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4677% |
