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

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What are the main differences between mcDonald's french fries and french fries?

McDonald's french fries are richer in monounsaturated fat, while french fries are higher in omega-6 (Linoleic acid), omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) and polyunsaturated fat.

We used McDONALD'S, french fries and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

McDonald's french fries

French fries

Contains less SodiumSodium

-10%

Contains more SeleniumSelenium

+125%

~equal in Magnesium ~35mg

~equal in Calcium ~18mg

~equal in Potassium ~579mg

~equal in Iron ~0.81mg

~equal in Copper ~0.124mg

~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~125mg

~equal in Manganese ~0.247mg

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

McDonald's french fries

French fries

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+19.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+42.9%

Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+21%
Contains more FolateFolate	+∞%

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.17mg

~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.039mg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.004mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.58mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.372mg

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Starch	38.23g		16%
Folate		30µg	8%
Vitamin K	16µg	11.2µg	4%
Monounsaturated fat	7.379g	5.969g	4%
Polyunsaturated fat	4.727g	5.398g	4%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid)	4.251g	4.898g	4%
Vitamin E	1.38mg	1.67mg	2%
Omega-3 (ALA)	0.382g	0.407g	2%
Calories	323kcal	312kcal	1%
Fats	15.47g	14.73g	1%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	4.7mg	1%
Potassium	596mg	579mg	1%
Copper	0.114mg	0.124mg	1%
Sodium	189mg	210mg	1%
Selenium	0.4µg	0.9µg	1%
Vitamin B1	0.18mg	0.17mg	1%
Vitamin B3	3.22mg	3.004mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.38mg	0.372mg	1%
Choline	39.8mg	36.8mg	1%
Protein	3.41g	3.43g	0%
Protein per 100 calories	1.1g	1.1g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	947kcal	910kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	31g	32g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	5.3	4.9	N/A
Net carbs	38.68g	37.64g	N/A
Carbs	42.58g	41.44g	0%
Magnesium	37mg	35mg	0%
Calcium	19mg	18mg	0%
Iron	0.8mg	0.81mg	0%
Sugar	0.21g	0.3g	N/A
Fiber	3.9g	3.8g	0%
Zinc	0.51mg	0.5mg	0%
Phosphorus	127mg	125mg	0%
Manganese	0.249mg	0.247mg	0%
Vitamin B2	0.037mg	0.039mg	0%
Vitamin B5	0.59mg	0.58mg	0%
Trans fat	0.064g	0.06g	N/A
Saturated fat	2.271g	2.336g	0%
Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid)	0g	0.001g	N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid)	0.031g	0.029g	N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid)	0.009g	0.007g	N/A