Calorie comparison
Cheddar Cheese vs French Fries
Per 100 grams, french fries is the lighter choice by 129 calories, while cheddar cheese delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cheddar Cheese | French Fries |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 | 274 |
| Protein | 25 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbs | 1.3 g | 37 g |
| Fat | 33 g | 13 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧀 Cheddar Cheese
1 slice (28 g)
113 cal
7 g protein · 0.4 g carbs · 9.2 g fat
🍟 French Fries
1 medium (117 g)
321 cal
4 g protein · 43.3 g carbs · 15.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cheddar cheese or french fries?
Per 100 g, cheddar cheese has 403 calories and french fries has 274. French Fries is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cheddar cheese or french fries?
Cheddar Cheese has 25 g of protein per 100 g; french fries has 3.4 g. Cheddar Cheese wins on protein.
Is cheddar cheese or french fries better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward french fries — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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