Club sandwich vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are club sandwich and mcDonald's french fries different?
- Club sandwich is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, zinc, and iron; however, mcDonald's french fries are richer in potassium and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for club sandwich is 44% higher.
- Club sandwich contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than mcDonald's french fries. While club sandwich contains 0.186mg of vitamin B2, mcDonald's french fries contain only 0.037mg.
- McDonald's french fries have less sodium.
Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +163.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +402.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +126.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +83.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.19 g
Fats:
8.05 g
Carbs:
19.87 g
Water:
52.52 g
Other:
2.37 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +404.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.88 g
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 | -27% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 24.8µg | 0.4µg | 44% |
| Protein | 17.19g | 3.41g | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.88g | 4.727g | 19% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 189mg | 19% |
| Starch | 38.23g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.575mg | 3.22mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 215mg | 127mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.037mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.9g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.949g | 7.379g | 11% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 596mg | 11% |
| Fats | 8.05g | 15.47g | 11% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 19mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.51mg | 8% |
| Folate | 31µg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 19.87g | 42.58g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.37mg | 0.8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.296mg | 0.38mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 8.7µg | 16µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.826mg | 0.59mg | 5% |
| Calories | 220kcal | 323kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 1.38mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.109g | 2.271g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.114mg | 3% |
| Choline | 47.8mg | 39.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 5.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.67g | 38.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.68g | 0.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.071g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
37%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.838g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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