Taco vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between taco and mcDonald's french fries
- Taco has more selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium; however, mcDonald's french fries are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- McDonald's french fries cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 22% more than taco.
- McDonald's french fries have 23 times less selenium than taco. Taco has 9.2µg of selenium, while mcDonald's french fries have 0.4µg.
- McDonald's french fries contain less sodium.
- McDonald's french fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcDonald's french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell 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 CalciumCalcium | +368.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +322.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 39% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.38mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 0.4µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.59mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 8.86g | 3.41g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.51mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 596mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 4.727g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 2.271g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 3.22mg | 10% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 38.23g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 397mg | 189mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 42.58g | 8% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 19mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 7.379g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 127mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 323kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 1.38mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.114mg | 4% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 15.47g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 39.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 38.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 0.21g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.382g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 4.251g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
15.47 g
Carbs:
42.58 g
Water:
36.63 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 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 | -48.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 SucroseSucrose | +90.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +158.7% |
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