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

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How are McDonald's french fries and Chicken teriyaki subway different?

  • McDonald's french fries are richer in Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, while Chicken teriyaki subway is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chicken teriyaki subway covers your daily need of Selenium 27% more than McDonald's french fries.
  • McDonald's french fries contain 4 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken teriyaki subway. McDonald's french fries contain 2.271g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken teriyaki subway contains 0.505g.

McDONALD'S, french fries and SUBWAY, sweet onion chicken teriyaki sub on white bread with lettuce, tomato and sweet onion sauce 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.
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 16% 43% 25% 57% 24% 17% 60% 40% 37% 84%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +647.4%
Contains more IronIron +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3750%
~equal in Phosphorus ~139mg

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 3.7% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 68% 49% 95% 39% 65% 14% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +475.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
11% 2% 23% 62% 2%
Protein: 10.91 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 22.54 g
Water: 62.4 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +552.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.9%
Contains more WaterWater +70.4%
~equal in Other ~1.78g

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
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.505 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.642 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.831 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1049.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +468.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.8%

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
69% 4% 11% 12% 3%
Starch: 13.77 g
Sucrose: 0.79 g
Glucose: 2.23 g
Fructose: 2.39 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.65 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +177.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +276.2%
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 teriyaki subway
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's french fries Chicken teriyaki subway Opinion
Calories 323kcal 155kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 3.41g 10.91g Chicken teriyaki subway
Fats 15.47g 2.37g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1.1mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 38.68g 21.34g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 42.58g 22.54g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 22mg McDonald's french fries
Magnesium 37mg 23mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 19mg 142mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Potassium 596mg 285mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 0.8mg 1.52mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Sugar 0.21g 6.06g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.114mg 0.071mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 0.51mg 0.64mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Starch 38.23g 13.77g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 127mg 139mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Sodium 189mg 305mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin E 1.38mg 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Manganese 0.249mg 0.282mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Selenium 0.4µg 15.4µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.273mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.213mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B3 3.22mg 5.063mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.655mg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.282mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Vitamin K 16µg McDonald's french fries
Folate 58µg Chicken teriyaki subway
Trans Fat 0.064g 0.012g Chicken teriyaki subway
Choline 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 2.271g 0.505g Chicken teriyaki subway
Monounsaturated Fat 7.379g 0.642g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.727g 0.831g McDonald's french fries
Fructose 0g 2.39g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-3 - ALA 0.382g 0.061g McDonald's french fries
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.031g 0.002g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Chicken teriyaki subway
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.003g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.251g 0.717g McDonald's french fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's french fries Chicken teriyaki subway
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
30%
Chicken teriyaki subway
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
McDonald's french fries
40%
Chicken teriyaki subway

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken teriyaki subway
Chicken teriyaki subway is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/nutrients
  2. Chicken teriyaki subway - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170705/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.