McDonald's french fries vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's french fries and potatoes
- McDonald's french fries have more vitamin B3, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C.
- Potatoes cover your daily vitamin C needs 16% more than mcDonald's french fries.
- Potatoes have 138 times less vitamin E than mcDonald's french fries. McDonald's french fries have 1.38mg of vitamin E, while potatoes have 0.01mg.
- Potatoes contain less saturated fat.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of mcDonald's french fries is 70.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, french fries and Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw.
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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 | +60.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +13700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +203.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +228.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +251.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 0.042g | 31% |
| Fats | 15.47g | 0.09g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.379g | 0.002g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 19.7mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 1.061mg | 13% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 77kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 2µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.271g | 0.025g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 57mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 0.01mg | 9% |
| Starch | 38.23g | 15.29g | 9% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 42.58g | 17.49g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.081mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.298mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 0.295mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 425mg | 5% |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 12.1mg | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.41g | 2.05g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.68g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.21g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | 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:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17088.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +116.4% |
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +368850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11154.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
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:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +150% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +23.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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