McDonald's french fries vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McDonald's french fries and Coleslaw
- McDonald's french fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, and Iron, yet Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
- Coleslaw covers your daily Vitamin K needs 46% more than McDonald's french fries.
- McDonald's french fries contain 16 times more Vitamin B3 than Coleslaw. While McDonald's french fries contain 3.22mg of Vitamin B3, Coleslaw contains only 0.206mg.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, french fries and Fast foods, coleslaw.
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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 | +362.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +362% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +660% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +264.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +535% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +592.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1463.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +160.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +343.1% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
0.95 g
Fats:
9.91 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
73.42 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +258.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +100.4% |
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
1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.348 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +176.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -29.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.1% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
8.96 g
Glucose:
1.69 g
Fructose:
1.44 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.09 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4166.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 323kcal | 153kcal |
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| Protein | 3.41g | 0.95g |
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| Fats | 15.47g | 9.91g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 14.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 38.68g | 12.99g |
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| Carbs | 42.58g | 14.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 4mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 596mg | 129mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.22mg |
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| Sugar | 0.21g | 12.19g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.015mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.14mg |
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| Starch | 38.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 189mg | 203mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 95IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.102mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 0.206mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 0.246mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16µg | 70.9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.064g | 0.037g |
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| Choline | 39.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.271g | 1.599g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.379g | 2.671g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 5.348g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 1.44g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | 0.279g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | 4.979g |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's french fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.672g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.