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

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Differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and McDonald's french fries

  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while McDonald's french fries has more Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Iron is 19% higher.
  • McDonald's french fries contain 9 times less Calcium than McDonald's Cheeseburger. McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 167mg of Calcium, while McDonald's french fries contain 19mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in McDonald's french fries are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +778.9%
Contains more IronIron +193.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +274.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~127mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.249mg

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 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +833.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +280.4%
Contains more WaterWater +22.9%
Contains more OtherOther +27.2%
Contains more FatsFats +31.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
16% 51% 33%
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 -48.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +103.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1231.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
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 SucroseSucrose +14.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~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.
McDonald's Cheeseburger McDonald's french fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Cheeseburger McDonald's french fries Opinion
Calories 263kcal 323kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 12.97g 3.41g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 11.79g 15.47g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 0.6mg 5.6mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 26.71g 38.68g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 27.81g 42.58g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 35mg McDonald's french fries
Magnesium 20mg 37mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 167mg 19mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 200mg 596mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 2.35mg 0.8mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 6.22g 0.21g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 1.1g 3.9g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.097mg 0.114mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 1.91mg 0.51mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Starch 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 140mg 127mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 626mg 189mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 243IU 0IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 1.38mg McDonald's french fries
Manganese 0.23mg 0.249mg McDonald's french fries
Selenium 0.4µg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B1 0.223mg 0.18mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.037mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.22mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.59mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 16µg McDonald's french fries
Folate 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.647g 0.064g McDonald's french fries
Choline 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 4.435g 2.271g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 3.631g 7.379g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.355g 4.727g McDonald's french fries
Fructose 2.59g 0g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.382g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.031g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.251g McDonald's french fries

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Low Calories diet ok
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
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
27%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
28%
McDonald's french fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients
  2. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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