Chicken fingers vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chicken fingers and McDonald's french fries different?
- Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2, however, McDonald's french fries are richer in Fiber, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Chicken fingers is 31% higher.
- Chicken fingers contain 44 times more Selenium than McDonald's french fries. While Chicken fingers contain 17.5µg of Selenium, McDonald's french fries contain only 0.4µg.
- McDonald's french fries have less Sodium.
Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, french fries 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.
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Phosphorus
+122%
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Zinc
+39.2%
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Selenium
+4275%
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Calcium
+11.8%
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Magnesium
+32.1%
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Potassium
+59.8%
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Sodium
-75.4%
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Copper
+65.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Manganese - 0.249
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Phosphorus
+122%
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Zinc
+39.2%
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Selenium
+4275%
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Calcium
+11.8%
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Magnesium
+32.1%
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Potassium
+59.8%
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Sodium
-75.4%
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Copper
+65.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Manganese - 0.249
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+129.7%
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Vitamin B2
+383.8%
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Vitamin B3
+155.2%
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Vitamin B5
+110.8%
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Vitamin B6
+12.1%
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Vitamin C
+409.1%
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Vitamin B1
+63.6%
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Vitamin K
+100%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+129.7%
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Vitamin B2
+383.8%
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Vitamin B3
+155.2%
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Vitamin B5
+110.8%
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Vitamin B6
+12.1%
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Vitamin C
+409.1%
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Vitamin B1
+63.6%
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Vitamin K
+100%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+463.6%
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Water
+27.3%
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Other
+53.9%
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Fats
+10.9%
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Carbs
+146.8%
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
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Protein
+463.6%
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Water
+27.3%
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+53.9%
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Fats
+10.9%
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Carbs
+146.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+52.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.271
Saturated Fat:
2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.783 g
Saturated Fat:
2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.727 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+52.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.271
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+90.5%
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Starch
+124.5%
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
38.23 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+90.5%
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Starch
+124.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 16.05g | 38.68g | |
Protein | 19.22g | 3.41g | |
Fats | 13.95g | 15.47g | |
Carbs | 17.25g | 42.58g | |
Calories | 271kcal | 323kcal | |
Starch | 17.03g | 38.23g | |
Sugar | 0.4g | 0.21g | |
Fiber | 1.2g | 3.9g | |
Calcium | 17mg | 19mg | |
Iron | 0.73mg | 0.8mg | |
Magnesium | 28mg | 37mg | |
Phosphorus | 282mg | 127mg | |
Potassium | 373mg | 596mg | |
Sodium | 769mg | 189mg | |
Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.51mg | |
Copper | 0.069mg | 0.114mg | |
Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.249mg | |
Selenium | 17.5µg | 0.4µg | |
Vitamin A | 11IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 1.38mg | |
Vitamin D | 7IU | ||
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | ||
Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 5.6mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.18mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.037mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 3.22mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.59mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.38mg | |
Folate | 19µg | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | ||
Vitamin K | 8µg | 16µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.222mg | ||
Threonine | 0.803mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.845mg | ||
Leucine | 1.553mg | ||
Lysine | 1.616mg | ||
Methionine | 0.518mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | ||
Valine | 0.908mg | ||
Histidine | 0.655mg | ||
Cholesterol | 48mg | ||
Trans Fat | 0.052g | 0.064g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.493g | 2.271g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.83g | 7.379g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 4.727g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.009g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 4.251g | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.031g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | 0.382g | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g |
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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
44%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.