McDONALD'S vs Shortening

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy

McDONALD'S, french fries is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

McDONALD'S 323
Shortening 884

Protein (g)

McDONALD'S 3.41
Shortening 0

Carbs (g)

McDONALD'S 42.6
Shortening 0

Fat (g)

McDONALD'S 15.5
Shortening 100.0

Fiber (g)

McDONALD'S 3.90
Shortening 0

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

McDONALD'S, french fries — 3.41g vs 0g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

McDONALD'S, french fries — 323 vs 884 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

McDONALD'S, french fries scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient McDONALD'S Shortening
Energy
Energy 323 kcal 884 kcal
Macronutrients
Water 36.6 g 0 g
Protein 3.41 g 0 g
Total lipid (fat) 15.5 g 100.0 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 42.6 g 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 3.90 g 0 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated 2.27 g 25.0 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 7.38 g 41.2 g
Fatty acids, total trans 0.064 g 13.2 g
Cholesterol — 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 5.60 mg 0 mg
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 0.180 mg 0.020 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 0.037 mg 0 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 3.22 mg 0 mg
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) 0.590 mg 0.680 mg
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine 0.380 mg 0.001 mg
Biotin (Vitamin B7) — 0 ug
Folate, total (Vitamin B9) — 0 ug
Choline, total 39.8 mg 0.200 mg
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin — 0 ug
Vitamin A, RAE 0 ug 0 ug
Carotene, beta 0 ug 0 ug
Carotene, alpha 0 ug 0 ug
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1.38 mg 6.13 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) — 0 ug
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 19.0 mg 1.00 mg
Iron, Fe 0.800 mg 0.070 mg
Magnesium, Mg 37.0 mg 0 mg
Phosphorus, P 127 mg 0 mg
Potassium, K 596 mg 0 mg
Sodium, Na 189 mg 4.00 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.510 mg 0 mg
Copper, Cu 0.114 mg 0 mg
Manganese, Mn 0.249 mg 0 mg
Selenium, Se 0.400 ug 0 ug
Other Nutrients
Energy 1352 kj 3699 kj
Ash 1.91 g 0.030 g
Total Sugars 0.210 g 0 g
Sucrose 0.210 g —
Glucose 0 g —
Fructose 0 g —
Lactose 0 g —
Maltose 0 g —
Galactose 0 g —
Starch 38.2 g —
Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) — 0 ug
Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) — 0 ug
Betaine 0.400 mg —
Vitamin B-12, added — 0 ug
Retinol — 0 ug
Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) 0 ug 0 ug
Vitamin A, IU 0 IU 0 IU
Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) 0 ug 0 ug
Lycopene 27.0 ug 0 ug
Vitamin E, added — 0 mg
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) 0.030 mg 0.440 mg
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) 2.36 mg 32.3 mg
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) 0.620 mg 15.4 mg
Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) 0.010 mg —
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) 0.130 mg —
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) 0.010 mg —
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) 0.020 mg —
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) — 0 IU
Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone 16.0 ug 53.2 ug
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) 48.6 ug 165 ug
SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) 0.085 g 0 g
SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) 0 g 0 g
SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) 0.010 g 0 g
SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) 0.011 g 0 g
SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) 0.005 g 0 g
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) 0.012 g 0.167 g
SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) 0.005 g —
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) 0.961 g 12.5 g
SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) 0.011 g 0.095 g
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) 1.01 g 11.4 g
SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) 0.084 g 0.428 g
SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) 0.046 g 0.367 g
SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) 0.024 g 0.052 g
MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) 0.001 g 0 g
MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) 0 g —
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) 0.026 g 0.021 g
MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) 0.026 g —
MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) 0.008 g —
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) 7.19 g 41.1 g
MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) 7.16 g 30.3 g
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) 0.144 g 0.088 g
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) 0.005 g 0 g
MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) 0.003 g —
MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) 0.003 g 0 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 4.73 g 28.1 g
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) 4.30 g 26.2 g
PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) 4.25 g 23.8 g
PUFA 18:2 CLAs 0.017 g 0.057 g
PUFA 18:2 i — 2.40 g
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) 0.413 g 1.88 g
PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) 0.382 g 1.88 g
PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) 0.031 g —
PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) 0 g 0 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) 0.009 g —
PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) 0 g —
PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) 0 g —
PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) 0 g —
PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) 0.004 g 0 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) 0 g 0 g
PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) 0 g —
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) 0 g 0 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) 0 g 0 g
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic 0.033 g 10.8 g
TFA 16:1 t 0 g —
TFA 18:1 t 0.031 g 10.8 g
TFA 22:1 t 0.002 g —
TFA 18:2 t not further defined 0.030 g —
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic 0.030 g 2.40 g
Stigmasterol — 51.0 mg
Campesterol — 50.0 mg
Beta-sitosterol — 138 mg
Alcohol, ethyl — 0 g
Caffeine — 0 mg
Theobromine — 0 mg
Fluoride
Mean mcg/100g ** 115 mg —

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +37900% in McDONALD'S, french fries Choline, total +19800% in McDONALD'S, french fries Sodium, Na +4625% in McDONALD'S, french fries Calcium, Ca +1800% in McDONALD'S, french fries

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