McDonald's french fries vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between McDonald's french fries and Taco salad
- McDonald's french fries have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Taco salad have more Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Zinc.
- McDonald's french fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 21% higher.
- Taco salad contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than McDonald's french fries. McDonald's french fries contain 0.18mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad contains 0.05mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in McDonald's french fries are lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, french fries and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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 | +42.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +183.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +410.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
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 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +386.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.3% |
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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:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +257.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.5% |
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
3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +183.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +435.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 323kcal | 141kcal |
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| Protein | 3.41g | 6.68g |
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| Fats | 15.47g | 7.46g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 1.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 38.68g | 11.91g |
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| Carbs | 42.58g | 11.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 22mg |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 596mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.15mg |
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| Sugar | 0.21g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.36mg |
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| Starch | 38.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 127mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 189mg | 385mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 297IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.22mg | 1.24mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16µg |
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| Folate | 42µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.064g |
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| Choline | 39.8mg | 23.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.271g | 3.446g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.379g | 2.606g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.727g | 0.883g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg |
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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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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.175g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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