McDonald's french fries vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mcDonald's french fries and pizza?
- McDonald's french fries are higher in vitamin B6 and potassium; however, pizza is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Pizza's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% more.
- Pizza contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than mcDonald's french fries. McDonald's french fries contain 0.38mg of vitamin B6, while pizza contains 0.08mg.
- McDonald's french fries have less saturated fat.
We used McDONALD'S, french fries and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +246.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +889.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +210% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4875% |
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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +138.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +142.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +427% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 19.9µg | 35% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.08mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.48mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 1.681g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.39mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 598mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 188mg | 17% |
| Protein | 3.41g | 11.39g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 216mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.195mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.379g | 2.608g | 12% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 172mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.271g | 4.465g | 10% |
| Fats | 15.47g | 9.69g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 6.7µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 69µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.34mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.3g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 38.23g | 26.95g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.36mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 1.4mg | 5% |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 16.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 0.83mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 3.825mg | 4% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 266kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 42.58g | 33.33g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.105mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.68g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.21g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.064g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | 0.175g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | 1.367g | N/A |
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:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +234% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
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
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +182.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.2% |
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:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +41.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0.2g
