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Nachos Supreme vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nachos Supreme and McDonald's french fries?

  • Nachos Supreme is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, McDonald's french fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • McDonald's french fries' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 17% more.
  • McDonald's french fries contain 20 times less Selenium than Nachos Supreme. Nachos Supreme contains 8.1µg of Selenium, while McDonald's french fries contain 0.4µg.
  • McDonald's french fries have less Sodium.

We used TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme and McDONALD'S, french fries 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 14% 26% 38% 35% 29% 66% 45% 26% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.4%
Contains more IronIron +26.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1925%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.114mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 35% 0% 18% 32% 19% 20% 36% 39% 16% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 12% 21% 58% 2%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 12.48 g
Carbs: 21.39 g
Water: 58.15 g
Other: 1.77 g
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.1%
Contains more WaterWater +58.7%
Contains more FatsFats +24%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.1%
~equal in Other ~1.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 57% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.549 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.496 g
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
90% 5%
Starch: 14.97 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0.23 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +28.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +155.4%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Supreme McDonald's french fries
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Supreme McDonald's french fries Opinion
Calories 223kcal 323kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 6.21g 3.41g Nachos Supreme
Fats 12.48g 15.47g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 17.69g 38.68g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 21.39g 42.58g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 14mg McDonald's french fries
Magnesium 33mg 37mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 47mg 19mg Nachos Supreme
Potassium 298mg 596mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 1.01mg 0.8mg Nachos Supreme
Sugar 1.63g 0.21g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 3.7g 3.9g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.104mg 0.114mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 1.05mg 0.51mg Nachos Supreme
Starch 14.97g 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 153mg 127mg Nachos Supreme
Sodium 348mg 189mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 242IU 0IU Nachos Supreme
Vitamin A 42µg 0µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin E 1.75mg 1.38mg Nachos Supreme
Manganese 0.202mg 0.249mg McDonald's french fries
Selenium 8.1µg 0.4µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.18mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.037mg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin B3 1.01mg 3.22mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B5 0.33mg 0.59mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.31µg Nachos Supreme
Vitamin K 6.4µg 16µg McDonald's french fries
Folate 14µg Nachos Supreme
Trans Fat 0.167g 0.064g McDonald's french fries
Choline 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 2.549g 2.271g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 6.661g 7.379g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 2.496g 4.727g McDonald's french fries
Tryptophan 0.059mg Nachos Supreme
Threonine 0.216mg Nachos Supreme
Isoleucine 0.275mg Nachos Supreme
Leucine 0.541mg Nachos Supreme
Lysine 0.344mg Nachos Supreme
Methionine 0.118mg Nachos Supreme
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Nachos Supreme
Valine 0.325mg Nachos Supreme
Histidine 0.187mg Nachos Supreme
Fructose 0.27g 0g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Nachos Supreme
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g 0.382g McDonald's french fries
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.031g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Nachos Supreme
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.009g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.098g 4.251g McDonald's french fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Supreme McDonald's french fries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Nachos Supreme
27%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos Supreme
28%
McDonald's french fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos Supreme
Nachos Supreme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.278g)
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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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Nachos Supreme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170337/nutrients
  2. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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