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

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Differences between French fries and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • French fries have more Potassium, and Fiber, while McDonald's Cheeseburger have more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 36% higher.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 3 times less Fiber than French fries. French fries contain 3.8g of Fiber, while McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 1.1g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in French fries are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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 Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +189.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Calcium +827.8%
Contains more Iron +190.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains more Zinc +282%
Equal in Manganese - 0.23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +189.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.5%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Calcium +827.8%
Contains more Iron +190.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains more Zinc +282%
Equal in Manganese - 0.23

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Folate +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Folate +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +49%
Contains more Protein +278.1%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +31.4%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Fats +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +49%
Contains more Protein +278.1%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +31.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1420.6%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1420.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries McDonald's Cheeseburger
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 26.71g French fries
Protein 3.43g 12.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 14.73g 11.79g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 27.81g French fries
Calories 312kcal 263kcal French fries
Fructose 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 0.3g 6.22g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1.1g French fries
Calcium 18mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 0.81mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Magnesium 35mg 20mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 140mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 579mg 200mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 626mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Copper 0.124mg 0.097mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.23mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.6mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 4.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg French fries
Folate 30µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.647g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 4.435g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 3.631g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.355g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries McDonald's Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
French fries
30%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.099g)
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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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.
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.