McDonald's french fries vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between McDonald's french fries and Nachos?
- McDonald's french fries are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper, while Nachos are higher in Vitamin E, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Nachos' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 18% higher.
- Nachos have 5 times less Vitamin B3 than McDonald's french fries. McDonald's french fries have 3.22mg of Vitamin B3, while Nachos have 0.63mg.
- McDonald's french fries are lower in Sodium.
We used McDONALD'S, french fries and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +231.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2050% |
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 CVitamin C | +409.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +195.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +259.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20.6% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39% |
~equal in
Water
~37.4g
~equal in
Other
~1.87g
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +90% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~2.173g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.04g
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:
28.33 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +34.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +152.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Saturated Fat |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 323kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 3.41g | 4.32g |
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| Fats | 15.47g | 21.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 38.68g | 31.71g |
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| Carbs | 42.58g | 34.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 596mg | 362mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.75mg |
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| Sugar | 0.21g | 2.17g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.064mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.86mg |
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| Starch | 38.23g | 28.33g |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 198mg |
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| Sodium | 189mg | 313mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 21IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 4.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 8.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16µg | 19.3µg |
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| Folate | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.064g | 0.058g |
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| Choline | 39.8mg | 26.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.271g | 2.173g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.379g | 14.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 5.04g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.187mg |
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| Leucine | 0.521mg |
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| Lysine | 0.156mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg |
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| Valine | 0.25mg |
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| Histidine | 0.135mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | 0.617g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | 4.343g |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's french fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.