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McDonald's french fries vs. Nachos Supreme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between McDonald's french fries and Nachos Supreme?

  • McDonald's french fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, however, Nachos Supreme is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • McDonald's french fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 17% more.
  • McDonald's french fries have less Sodium.

We used McDONALD'S, french fries and TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme types 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 24% 14% 26% 38% 35% 29% 66% 45% 26% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.4%
Contains more IronIron +26.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1925%
~equal in Copper ~0.104mg

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 0% 15% 35% 0% 18% 32% 19% 20% 36% 39% 16% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270.3%
~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
6% 12% 21% 58% 2%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 12.48 g
Carbs: 21.39 g
Water: 58.15 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +24%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.1%
Contains more WaterWater +58.7%
~equal in Other ~1.77g

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
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.549 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.496 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.661g

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
90% 5%
Starch: 14.97 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0.23 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +155.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +28.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~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 Nachos Supreme
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's french fries Nachos Supreme Opinion
Calories 323kcal 223kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 3.41g 6.21g Nachos Supreme
Fats 15.47g 12.48g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 38.68g 17.69g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 42.58g 21.39g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 14mg McDonald's french fries
Magnesium 37mg 33mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 19mg 47mg Nachos Supreme
Potassium 596mg 298mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 0.8mg 1.01mg Nachos Supreme
Sugar 0.21g 1.63g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 3.9g 3.7g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.114mg 0.104mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 0.51mg 1.05mg Nachos Supreme
Starch 38.23g 14.97g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 127mg 153mg Nachos Supreme
Sodium 189mg 348mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 0IU 242IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 0µg 42µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.38mg 1.75mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.249mg 0.202mg McDonald's french fries
Selenium 0.4µg 8.1µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.073mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.137mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B3 3.22mg 1.01mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.33mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.158mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.31µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin K 16µg 6.4µg McDonald's french fries
Folate 14µg Nachos Supreme
Trans Fat 0.064g 0.167g McDonald's french fries
Choline 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 2.271g 2.549g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 7.379g 6.661g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.727g 2.496g McDonald's french fries
Tryptophan 0.059mg Nachos Supreme
Threonine 0.216mg Nachos Supreme
Isoleucine 0.275mg Nachos Supreme
Leucine 0.541mg Nachos Supreme
Lysine 0.344mg Nachos Supreme
Methionine 0.118mg Nachos Supreme
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Nachos Supreme
Valine 0.325mg Nachos Supreme
Histidine 0.187mg Nachos Supreme
Fructose 0g 0.27g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - ALA 0.382g 0.315g McDonald's french fries
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.031g 0.012g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.251g 2.098g McDonald's french fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's french fries Nachos Supreme
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
18%
Nachos Supreme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
McDonald's french fries
35%
Nachos Supreme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.278g)
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. Nachos Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/nutrients

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

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