Pizza vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pizza and mcDonald's french fries?
- Pizza is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, mcDonald's french fries are richer in vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Pizza's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% more.
- McDonald's french fries contain 10 times less calcium than pizza. Pizza contains 188mg of calcium, while mcDonald's french fries contain 19mg.
- McDonald's french fries have less sodium.
We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +889.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +210% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4875% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +246.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +427% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +138.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +142.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +234% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
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 | -49.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +182.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +41.9% |
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Sucrose
~0.21g
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 0.4µg | 35% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.38mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 0.8mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 4.727g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.18mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 189mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19mg | 17% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 3.41g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 127mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.037mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 7.379g | 12% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 596mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 2.271g | 10% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 15.47g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 16µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.51mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 3.9g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 26.95g | 38.23g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.249mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 5.6mg | 5% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 39.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 1.38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 3.22mg | 4% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 323kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 42.58g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.114mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 38.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 0.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | 0.382g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 4.251g | 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
33%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.194g)
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.