Fast food vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fast food and mcDonald's french fries
- Fast food is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet mcDonald's french fries are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin K.
- Fast food covers your daily selenium needs 36% more than mcDonald's french fries.
- Fast food contains 10 times more vitamin B2 than mcDonald's french fries. While fast food contains 0.363mg of vitamin B2, mcDonald's french fries contain only 0.037mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mcDonald's french fries is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and McDONALD'S, french fries.
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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 | +226.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +282.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +394.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4975% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +202.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +881.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +263.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +226.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +384.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.7% |
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Water
~36.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | -49.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +67.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 37% | |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 0.4µg | 36% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 0.8mg | 28% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 3.41g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.037mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 4.727g | 20% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.51mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 3.22mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.38mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 596mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 2.271g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 16µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 1.38mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 7.379g | 6% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 38.23g | 6% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 189mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.249mg | 5% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 15.47g | 5% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 42.58g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 39.8mg | 1% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 323kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 127mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.114mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 38.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.382g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 4.251g | N/A |
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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
43%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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 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.