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McDonald's french fries vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McDonald's french fries and McChicken Sandwich

  • McDonald's french fries have more Potassium, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, McChicken Sandwich is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, and Calcium.
  • McChicken Sandwich covers your daily need of Sodium 19% more than McDonald's french fries.
  • McDonald's french fries have 3 times more Potassium than McChicken Sandwich. While McDonald's french fries have 596mg of Potassium, McChicken Sandwich has only 173mg.
  • McDonald's french fries have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, french fries and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.

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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 Magnesium +85%
Contains more Potassium +244.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Calcium +363.2%
Contains more Iron +117.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 139
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 27% 55% 53% 25% 14% 38% 33% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 66% 15% 60% 16% 82% 18% 28% 47% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +85%
Contains more Potassium +244.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Calcium +363.2%
Contains more Iron +117.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +43.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 139

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 28% 0% 19% 45% 9% 61% 36% 88% 0% 0% 40%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 47% 74% 0% 0% 0% 24% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17.1%
Contains more Carbs +52.2%
Contains more Protein +205.9%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Contains more Other +19.4%
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
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
Contains more Fats +17.1%
Contains more Carbs +52.2%
Contains more Protein +205.9%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Contains more Other +19.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.346
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.964
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.727 g
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.964 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.346
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.964

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +23.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +23.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 McChicken Sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's french fries McChicken Sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 38.68g 26.67g McDonald's french fries
Protein 3.41g 10.43g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 15.47g 13.21g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 42.58g 27.97g McDonald's french fries
Calories 323kcal 273kcal McDonald's french fries
Starch 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Fructose 0g 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 0.21g 3.57g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g McDonald's french fries
Calcium 19mg 88mg McChicken Sandwich
Iron 0.8mg 1.74mg McChicken Sandwich
Magnesium 37mg 20mg McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 127mg 139mg McChicken Sandwich
Potassium 596mg 173mg McDonald's french fries
Sodium 189mg 624mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 0.51mg 0.63mg McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.114mg 0.082mg McDonald's french fries
Manganese 0.249mg 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 0.4µg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin E 1.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 5.6mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.212mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.2mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.22mg 3.942mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.59mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.19µg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin K 16µg McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 27mg McDonald's french fries
Trans Fat 0.064g 0.079g McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 2.271g 2.346g McDonald's french fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g McChicken Sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 7.379g 4.401g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.727g 4.964g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.009g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.251g 4.396g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.031g 0.016g McDonald's french fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.382g 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's french fries McChicken Sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
McDonald's french fries
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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.

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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients

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

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