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French fries vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between French fries and McGriddles?

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber, while McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 27% higher.
  • McGriddles have 4 times less Potassium than French fries. French fries have 579mg of Potassium, while McGriddles have 145mg.
  • French fries are lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +299.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +57%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +75.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +52%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.8%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.082mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.2%
Contains more FatsFats +20.6%
Contains more OtherOther +33.5%
~equal in Water ~40.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26.2%

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 McGriddles
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 McGriddles Opinion
Calories 312kcal 312kcal
Protein 3.43g 8.41g McGriddles
Fats 14.73g 17.76g McGriddles
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Net carbs 37.64g 30.25g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 31.25g French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 14mg French fries
Calcium 18mg 63mg McGriddles
Potassium 579mg 145mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 1.42mg McGriddles
Sugar 0.3g 11.23g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1g French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.079mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.76mg McGriddles
Phosphorus 125mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 210mg 737mg French fries
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.198mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.209mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.156mg McGriddles
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 3.082mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.384mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.108mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.27µg McGriddles
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Folate 30µg 37µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.956g French fries
Choline 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 5.435g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 2.591g French fries
Fructose 0.14g McGriddles
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries McGriddles
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.099g)
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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.