McDonald’s Cheeseburger vs French fries – In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

McDonald’s Cheeseburger vs French fries – In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between McDonald’s Cheeseburger and French fries

• McDonald’s Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Zinc, while French fries has more Potassium, and Fiber.
• McDonald’s Cheeseburger’s daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 36% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD’S, Cheeseburger and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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” chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

Contains more Calcium +827.8%

Contains more Iron +190.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +12%

Contains more Zinc +282%

Contains more Magnesium +75%

Contains more Potassium +189.5%

Contains less Sodium -66.5%

Contains more Copper +27.8%

Contains more Calcium +827.8%

Contains more Iron +190.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +12%

Contains more Zinc +282%

Contains more Magnesium +75%

Contains more Potassium +189.5%

Contains less Sodium -66.5%

Contains more Copper +27.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The “coverage” chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food

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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%

Contains more Folate +96.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +683.3%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%

Contains more Folate +96.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +683.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Contains more Protein +278.1%

Contains more Water +16.7%

Contains more Other +31.4%

Contains more Fats +24.9%

Contains more Carbs +49%

Protein: 12.97 g

Fats: 11.79 g

Carbs: 27.81 g

Water: 45 g

Other: 2.43 g

Protein: 3.43 g

Fats: 14.73 g

Carbs: 41.44 g

Water: 38.55 g

Other: 1.85 g

Contains more Protein +278.1%

Contains more Water +16.7%

Contains more Other +31.4%

Contains more Fats +24.9%

Contains more Carbs +49%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1420.6%

Saturated Fat: 4.435 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g

Saturated Fat: 2.336 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1420.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.

Lower in glycemic index
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison – raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	26.71g	37.64g
Protein	12.97g	3.43g
Fats	11.79g	14.73g
Carbs	27.81g	41.44g
Calories	263kcal	312kcal
Fructose	2.59g
Sugar	6.22g	0.3g
Fiber	1.1g	3.8g
Calcium	167mg	18mg
Iron	2.35mg	0.81mg
Magnesium	20mg	35mg
Phosphorus	140mg	125mg
Potassium	200mg	579mg
Sodium	626mg	210mg
Zinc	1.91mg	0.5mg
Copper	0.097mg	0.124mg
Vitamin A	243IU	0IU
Vitamin E	1.67mg
Vitamin C	0.6mg	4.7mg
Vitamin B1	0.223mg	0.17mg
Vitamin B2	0.26mg	0.039mg
Vitamin B3	4.026mg	3.004mg
Vitamin B5	0.58mg
Vitamin B6	0.372mg
Folate	59µg	30µg
Vitamin B12	0.86µg	0µg
Vitamin K	11.2µg
Cholesterol	35mg	0mg
Trans Fat	0.647g	0.06g
Saturated Fat	4.435g	2.336g
Monounsaturated Fat	3.631g	5.969g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.355g	5.398g
Omega-6 – Eicosadienoic acid	0.007g
Omega-6 – Linoleic acid	4.898g
Omega-6 – Gamma-linoleic acid	0.029g
Omega-3 – ALA	0.407g
Omega-3 – Eicosatrienoic acid	0.001g

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)

Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score

30%

27%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

50%

31%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

McDonald’s Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference – 70)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

French fries is lower in Sugar (difference – 5.92g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

French fries contains less Sodium (difference – 416mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference – 35mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference – 2.099g)

Which food is cheaper?

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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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Which food is richer in vitamins?

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