Hamburger vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Hamburger and McDonald's french fries different?
- Hamburger is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while McDonald's french fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Potassium.
- Hamburger covers your daily need of Iron 26% more than McDonald's french fries.
- Hamburger contains 7 times more Vitamin B2 than McDonald's french fries. Hamburger contains 0.25mg of Vitamin B2, while McDonald's french fries contain 0.037mg.
- McDonald's french fries are lower in Saturated Fat.
Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and McDONALD'S, french fries types were 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 | +436.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +462.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +163.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +575.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.2% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +400.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~15.47g
~equal in
Other
~1.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 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 | -55.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +34.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1143.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.21g
~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 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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 295kcal | 323kcal |
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| Protein | 17.08g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 14.36g | 15.47g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.2g | 38.68g |
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| Carbs | 24.1g | 42.58g |
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| Cholesterol | 47mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 226mg | 596mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 4.15g | 0.21g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.114mg |
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| Zinc | 2.87mg | 0.51mg |
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| Starch | 38.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 136mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 414mg | 189mg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 3.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16µg |
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| Folate | 56µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.814g | 0.064g |
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| Choline | 39.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.096g | 2.271g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.495g | 7.379g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 4.727g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg |
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| Fructose | 2.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g |
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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
38%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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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