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BURGER KING, french fries vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bURGER KING, french fries and mcDonald's french fries?

  • BURGER KING, french fries is higher in vitamin E and polyunsaturated fat; however, mcDonald's french fries are richer in vitamin B3 and monounsaturated fat.

We used BURGER KING, french fries and McDONALD'S, french fries types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 5.1% 41% 27% 42% 12% 51% 36% 28% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.8mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~127mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 0% 49% 0% 36% 7.6% 41% 29% 75% 0% 28% 0% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 39% 44%
Protein: 3.23 g
Fats: 12.48 g
Carbs: 38.7 g
Water: 43.95 g
Other: 1.64 g
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +20%
Contains more FatsFats +24%
Contains more OtherOther +16.5%
~equal in Protein ~3.41g
~equal in Carbs ~42.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 29% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.946 g
16% 51% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.271g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 35.97 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.51 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~38.23g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
BURGER KING, french fries McDonald's french fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient BURGER KING, french fries McDonald's french fries DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 3.27g 7.379g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.946g 4.727g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.163mg 3.22mg 7%
Vitamin E 2.45mg 1.38mg 7%
Fats 12.48g 15.47g 5%
Sodium 279mg 189mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 5.6mg 4%
Vitamin K 11.1µg 16µg 4%
Potassium 467mg 596mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.327mg 0.38mg 4%
Fiber 2.9g 3.9g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.18mg 3%
Choline 28.9mg 39.8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.49mg 0.59mg 2%
Manganese 0.213mg 0.249mg 2%
Calories 280kcal 323kcal 2%
Magnesium 27mg 37mg 2%
Phosphorus 119mg 127mg 1%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.51mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Copper 0.127mg 0.114mg 1%
Starch 35.97g 38.23g 1%
Carbs 38.7g 42.58g 1%
Iron 0.73mg 0.8mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.137g 2.271g 1%
Protein 3.23g 3.41g 0%
Net carbs 35.8g 38.68g N/A
Calcium 17mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.51g 0.21g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.037mg 0%
Trans fat 0.046g 0.064g N/A
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.11mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.108mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.06mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g 0.382g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g 0.031g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.599g 4.251g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
BURGER KING, french fries McDonald's french fries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
22%
BURGER KING, french fries
27%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
BURGER KING, french fries
28%
McDonald's french fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
BURGER KING, french fries
BURGER KING, french fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
BURGER KING, french fries
BURGER KING, french fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. BURGER KING, french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170327/nutrients
  2. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/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.