French fries vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between French fries and McDonald's Big Mac
- French fries are higher in Potassium, and Fiber, yet McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than French fries.
- French fries contain 3 times more Potassium than McDonald's Big Mac. While French fries contain 579mg of Potassium, McDonald's Big Mac contains only 181mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in French fries are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +219.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +544.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +282% |
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 CVitamin C | +1075% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +435.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.3% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +244.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.96g
~equal in
Other
~1.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -38.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +71.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1664.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 312kcal | 257kcal |
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| Protein | 3.43g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 14.73g | 14.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 37.64g | 18.48g |
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| Carbs | 41.44g | 20.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 579mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.124mg | 0.098mg |
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| Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.91mg |
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| Phosphorus | 125mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 210mg | 460mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.67mg |
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| Manganese | 0.247mg | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.2µg |
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| Folate | 30µg | 46µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.06g | 0.588g |
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| Choline | 36.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.336g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.969g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 0.306g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g |
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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
27%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.467g)
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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