McDonald's french fries vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McDonald's french fries and Fast food
- McDonald's french fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin K, yet Fast food is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
- Fast food covers your daily Selenium needs 36% more than McDonald's french fries.
- McDonald's french fries contain 3 times more Vitamin K than Fast food. While McDonald's french fries contain 16µg of Vitamin K, Fast food contains only 4.9µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in McDonald's french fries are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, french fries and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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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Magnesium
+37%
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Potassium
+202.5%
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Sodium
-42.9%
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Calcium
+226.3%
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Iron
+282.5%
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Zinc
+394.1%
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Manganese
+43.4%
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Selenium
+4975%
Equal in Phosphorus - 134
Equal in Copper - 0.121
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Magnesium
+37%
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Potassium
+202.5%
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Sodium
-42.9%
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Calcium
+226.3%
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Iron
+282.5%
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Zinc
+394.1%
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Manganese
+43.4%
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Selenium
+4975%
Equal in Phosphorus - 134
Equal in Copper - 0.121
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 E
+263.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+11.3%
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Vitamin B6
+79.2%
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Vitamin K
+226.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+76.1%
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Vitamin B2
+881.1%
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Vitamin B3
+74.4%
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Vitamin E
+263.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+11.3%
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Vitamin B6
+79.2%
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Vitamin K
+226.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+76.1%
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Vitamin B2
+881.1%
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Vitamin B3
+74.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+28.8%
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Carbs
+35.2%
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Other
+25.7%
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Protein
+384.5%
Equal in Water - 38.45
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
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Fats
+28.8%
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Carbs
+35.2%
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+25.7%
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Protein
+384.5%
Equal in Water - 38.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-49.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+52.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+181.4%
Saturated Fat:
2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.727 g
Saturated Fat:
4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.68 g
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Saturated Fat
-49.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+52.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+181.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+67.2%
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Starch:
38.23 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+67.2%
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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 |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 38.68g | 29.8g |
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| Protein | 3.41g | 16.52g |
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| Fats | 15.47g | 12.01g |
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| Carbs | 42.58g | 31.5g |
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| Calories | 323kcal | 297kcal |
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| Starch | 38.23g | 22.87g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 2.27g |
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| Sugar | 0.21g | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 3.06mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 134mg |
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| Potassium | 596mg | 197mg |
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| Sodium | 189mg | 331mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 2.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.121mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 20.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 51IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 5.617mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.212mg |
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| Folate | 80µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16µg | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.642mg |
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| Leucine | 1.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.785mg |
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| Methionine | 0.306mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.728mg |
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| Histidine | 0.402mg |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.064g | 0.514g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.271g | 4.493g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.379g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 1.68g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | 1.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.009g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.