McDonald's french fries vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's french fries and taco
- McDonald's french fries have more vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, taco is richer in selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium.
- McDonald's french fries cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 22% more than taco.
- Taco has 4 times less vitamin B1 than mcDonald's french fries. McDonald's french fries have 0.18mg of vitamin B1, while taco has 0.05mg.
- McDonald's french fries contain less saturated fat.
- McDonald's french fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, french fries and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 | +15.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +368.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2200% |
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 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +322.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.2% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.7% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.4% |
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:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +158.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +90.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 39% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.09mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 9.2µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 3.41g | 8.86g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.75mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 209mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 3.042g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.271g | 4.384g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 1.65mg | 10% |
| Starch | 38.23g | 14.78g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 189mg | 397mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 42.58g | 19.85g | 8% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.379g | 4.411g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 127mg | 178mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Fats | 15.47g | 12.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 15.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.68g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.21g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.064g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.382g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.031g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.251g | 2.708g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.