McDonald's french fries vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between McDonald's french fries and French fries?
- McDonald's french fries are richer in Monounsaturated Fat, while French fries are higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
We used McDONALD'S, french fries and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.
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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.
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Selenium
+125%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 0.81
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Phosphorus - 125
Equal in Potassium - 579
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Copper - 0.124
Equal in Manganese - 0.247
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Selenium
+125%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 0.81
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Phosphorus - 125
Equal in Potassium - 579
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Copper - 0.124
Equal in Manganese - 0.247
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.
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Vitamin C
+19.1%
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Vitamin K
+42.9%
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Vitamin E
+21%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.17
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.039
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.004
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.58
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.372
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Vitamin C
+19.1%
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Vitamin K
+42.9%
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Vitamin E
+21%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.17
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.039
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.004
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.58
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.372
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Protein - 3.43
Equal in Fats - 14.73
Equal in Carbs - 41.44
Equal in Water - 38.55
Equal in Other - 1.85
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Equal in Protein - 3.43
Equal in Fats - 14.73
Equal in Carbs - 41.44
Equal in Water - 38.55
Equal in Other - 1.85
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.336
Saturated Fat:
2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.727 g
Saturated Fat:
2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.398 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.336
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 38.68g | 37.64g |
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| Protein | 3.41g | 3.43g |
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| Fats | 15.47g | 14.73g |
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| Carbs | 42.58g | 41.44g |
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| Calories | 323kcal | 312kcal |
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| Starch | 38.23g |
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| Sugar | 0.21g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.8g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 35mg |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 125mg |
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| Potassium | 596mg | 579mg |
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| Sodium | 189mg | 210mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.124mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.247mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 1.67mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 4.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 3.004mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.372mg |
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| Folate | 30µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16µg | 11.2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.064g | 0.06g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.271g | 2.336g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.379g | 5.969g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 5.398g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | 4.898g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | 0.029g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | 0.407g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.