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Cheeseburger vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheeseburger and McDonald's french fries?

  • Cheeseburger is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, McDonald's french fries are richer in Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.
  • McDonald's french fries contain 10 times less Vitamin B2 than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger contains 0.363mg of Vitamin B2, while McDonald's french fries contain 0.037mg.
  • McDonald's french fries have less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 CalciumCalcium +526.3%
Contains more IronIron +238.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +388.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.114mg

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 0% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +881.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +281%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.59mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 ProteinProtein +384.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.9%
~equal in Fats ~15.47g
~equal in Water ~36.63g
~equal in Other ~1.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 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 FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +92.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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.
Cheeseburger McDonald's french fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger McDonald's french fries Opinion
Calories 308kcal 323kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 16.51g 3.41g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 15.47g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 26.03g 38.68g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 28.03g 42.58g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 43mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 37mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 119mg 19mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 596mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 2.71mg 0.8mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0.21g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 2g 3.9g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.111mg 0.114mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 2.49mg 0.51mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 161mg 127mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 189mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 254IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 1.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.249mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 0.4µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.18mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.037mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.22mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.59mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 16µg McDonald's french fries
Folate 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.064g McDonald's french fries
Choline 28.9mg 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 6.473g 2.271g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 7.379g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 4.727g McDonald's french fries
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.382g McDonald's french fries
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.031g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 4.251g McDonald's french fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
42%
Cheeseburger
27%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
28%
McDonald's french fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.