Snacks, potato chips, sour-cream-and-onion-flavor vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between snacks, potato chips, sour-cream-and-onion-flavor and mcDonald's french fries
- McDonald's french fries contain less vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and magnesium than snacks, potato chips, sour-cream-and-onion-flavor.
- Snacks, potato chips, sour-cream-and-onion-flavor's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 35% higher.
- McDonald's french fries contain 20 times less selenium than snacks, potato chips, sour-cream-and-onion-flavor. Snacks, potato chips, sour-cream-and-onion-flavor contains 8.1µg of selenium, while mcDonald's french fries contain 0.4µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mcDonald's french fries is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato chips, sour-cream-and-onion-flavor and McDONALD'S, french fries.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +278.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1925% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.6% |
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 | +566.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +440.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.1 g
Fats:
33.9 g
Carbs:
51.5 g
Water:
1.8 g
Other:
4.7 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +119.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1935% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.89 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.42 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.727 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +268.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 17.42g | 4.727g | 85% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 42% | |
| Vitamin C | 37.3mg | 5.6mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 8.89g | 2.271g | 30% |
| Fats | 33.9g | 15.47g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.665mg | 0.38mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1331mg | 596mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.114mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 549mg | 189mg | 16% |
| Folate | 62µg | 16% | |
| Starch | 38.23g | 16% | |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 0.4µg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 16µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.037mg | 13% |
| Calories | 531kcal | 323kcal | 10% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.8mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 37mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.38mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 8.1g | 3.41g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 127mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.405mg | 0.249mg | 7% |
| Choline | 39.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.827mg | 0.59mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.029mg | 3.22mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5.2g | 3.9g | 5% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.98mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 51.5g | 42.58g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.12g | 7.379g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.189mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.3g | 38.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.21g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.064g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.425mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.403mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.655mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.576mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| 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 |
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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
52%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snacks, potato chips, sour-cream-and-onion-flavor is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snacks, potato chips, sour-cream-and-onion-flavor is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Snacks, potato chips, sour-cream-and-onion-flavor is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Snacks, potato chips, sour-cream-and-onion-flavor is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.619g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)