Potato wedges vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato wedges and mcDonald's french fries different?
- Potato wedges are richer in vitamin C, while mcDonald's french fries are higher in vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
- McDonald's french fries cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 11% more than potato wedges.
- Potato wedges contain 2 times more vitamin C than mcDonald's french fries. Potato wedges contain 11.2mg of vitamin C, while mcDonald's french fries contain 5.6mg.
- Potato wedges are lower in sodium.
USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and McDONALD'S, french fries types were used 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 less SodiumSodium | -74.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +603.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 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 | -75.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +408.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4534.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 4.727g | 31% |
| Fats | 2.2g | 15.47g | 20% |
| Starch | 38.23g | 16% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.451g | 7.379g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.54mg | 3.22mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 323kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.55g | 2.271g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.18mg | 7% |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 87mg | 127mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 189mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 596mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 42.58g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.7g | 3.41g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.5g | 38.68g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.21g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's french fries is relatively richer in minerals
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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