McDonald's french fries vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's french fries and Potato chips different?
- Potato chips has more Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Manganese than McDonald's french fries.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 52% higher.
- McDonald's french fries have less Saturated Fat.
McDONALD'S, french fries and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted are the varieties used 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 | +81.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1925% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +455.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +560.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +432.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.1% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1827.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.5% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +33.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 323kcal | 536kcal |
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| Protein | 3.41g | 7g |
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| Fats | 15.47g | 34.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 31.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 38.68g | 48.1g |
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| Carbs | 42.58g | 52.9g |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 67mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 596mg | 1275mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0.21g | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 4.8g |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.306mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.09mg |
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| Starch | 38.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 165mg |
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| Sodium | 189mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 9.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.44mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 3.827mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 0.402mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin K | 16µg | 22.1µg |
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| Folate | 45µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.064g |
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| Choline | 39.8mg | 37.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.271g | 10.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.379g | 9.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 12.17g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.689g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's french fries is cheaper (difference - $2)