Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Chicken teriyaki subway vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are chicken teriyaki subway and mcDonald's french fries different?

  • Chicken teriyaki subway is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1, while mcDonald's french fries are higher in fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Chicken teriyaki subway covers your daily need for selenium, 27% more than mcDonald's french fries.
  • Chicken teriyaki subway contains 7 times more calcium than mcDonald's french fries. Chicken teriyaki subway contains 142mg of calcium, while mcDonald's french fries contain 19mg.
  • Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in saturated fat.

SUBWAY, sweet onion chicken teriyaki sub on white bread with lettuce, tomato and sweet onion sauce and McDONALD'S, french fries types were used in this article.

Infographic

Chicken teriyaki subway vs McDonald's french fries infographic
Infographic link

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 16% 43% 25% 57% 24% 17% 60% 40% 37% 84%
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 +647.4%
Contains more IronIron +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3750%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38%
~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 3.7% 1% 7.6% 0% 68% 49% 95% 39% 65% 14% 0% 44% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +475.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.59mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 2% 23% 62% 2%
Protein: 10.91 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 22.54 g
Water: 62.4 g
Other: 1.78 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 +219.9%
Contains more WaterWater +70.4%
Contains more FatsFats +552.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.9%
~equal in Other ~1.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.505 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.642 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.831 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 -77.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1049.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +468.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 4% 11% 12% 3%
Starch: 13.77 g
Sucrose: 0.79 g
Glucose: 2.23 g
Fructose: 2.39 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.65 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 SucroseSucrose +276.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +177.6%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Chicken teriyaki subway 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 Chicken teriyaki subway McDonald's french fries DV% diff.
Selenium 15.4µg 0.4µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.831g 4.727g 26%
Fats 2.37g 15.47g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.642g 7.379g 17%
Protein 10.91g 3.41g 15%
Folate 58µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.037mg 14%
Vitamin K 16µg 13%
Vitamin B3 5.063mg 3.22mg 12%
Calcium 142mg 19mg 12%
Fiber 1.2g 3.9g 11%
Starch 13.77g 38.23g 10%
Iron 1.52mg 0.8mg 9%
Potassium 285mg 596mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.38mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.505g 2.271g 8%
Calories 155kcal 323kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.18mg 8%
Choline 39.8mg 7%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.38mg 7%
Carbs 22.54g 42.58g 7%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 5.6mg 5%
Sodium 305mg 189mg 5%
Copper 0.071mg 0.114mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 37mg 3%
Fructose 2.39g 0g 3%
Phosphorus 139mg 127mg 2%
Manganese 0.282mg 0.249mg 1%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.655mg 0.59mg 1%
Net carbs 21.34g 38.68g N/A
Sugar 6.06g 0.21g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.012g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g 0.382g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.031g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.717g 4.251g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
30%
Chicken teriyaki subway
27%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken teriyaki subway
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 - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Chicken teriyaki subway - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170705/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.