McDonald's french fries vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mcDonald's french fries and chicken fingers different?
- McDonald's french fries are higher in fiber, vitamin K, and potassium; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken fingers is 31% higher.
- McDonald's french fries contain 3 times more fiber than chicken fingers. While mcDonald's french fries contain 3.9g of fiber, chicken fingers contain only 1.2g.
- McDonald's french fries have less sodium.
- Chicken fingers have a lower glycemic index (46) than mcDonald's french fries (70).
McDONALD'S, french fries and Fast foods, chicken tenders are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4275% |
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 | +409.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +129.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +383.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +463.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.9% |
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Fats
~13.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.3% |
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Saturated fat
~2.493g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
38.23 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +124.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +90.5% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 3.41g | 19.22g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 8.217mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 17.5µg | 31% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 769mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 282mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 1.244mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 3.17mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.179mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.2g | 11% |
| Starch | 38.23g | 17.03g | 9% |
| Carbs | 42.58g | 17.25g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 5.783g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 596mg | 373mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.379g | 4.83g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.069mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 1.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.426mg | 4% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 271kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Fats | 15.47g | 13.95g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.228mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.73mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 43.7mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.271g | 2.493g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.68g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.21g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.064g | 0.052g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | 0.211g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | 5.439g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.