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

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Significant differences between McDonald's french fries and Chicken sandwich

  • McDonald's french fries have more Potassium, and Fiber, however, Chicken sandwich is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily Selenium needs 35% more than McDonald's french fries.
  • Chicken sandwich has 3 times less Fiber than McDonald's french fries. McDonald's french fries have 3.9g of Fiber, while Chicken sandwich has 1.4g.
  • McDonald's french fries contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, french fries and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.3%
Contains more IronIron +121.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4875%

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
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 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.4%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.383mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +38.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +377.4%
Contains more WaterWater +33.6%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.123g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +131.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +447.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 french fries Chicken sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's french fries Chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 323kcal 250kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 3.41g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 15.47g 11.19g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.8mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 38.68g 19.49g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 42.58g 20.89g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 35mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 37mg 24mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 19mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 596mg 245mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 0.8mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Sugar 0.21g 3.64g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 3.9g 1.4g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.114mg 0.067mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 0.51mg 0.61mg Chicken sandwich
Starch 38.23g 16.5g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 127mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 189mg 753mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 0IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 1.38mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Manganese 0.249mg 0.219mg McDonald's french fries
Selenium 0.4µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.22mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 16µg 8.5µg McDonald's french fries
Folate 47µg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.064g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Choline 39.8mg 35.3mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 2.271g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 7.379g 4.481g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.727g 3.177g McDonald's french fries
Fructose 0g 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.382g 0.197g McDonald's french fries
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.031g 0.009g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.006g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.251g 2.884g McDonald's french fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's french fries Chicken sandwich
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
27%
McDonald's french fries
45%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
McDonald's french fries
48%
Chicken sandwich

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 - 3.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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.

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 french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/nutrients
  2. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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