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Fish sandwich vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fish sandwich and French fries

  • Fish sandwich has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin E .
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily need of Selenium 31% more than French fries.
  • French fries have less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +181.1%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 125
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Manganese - 0.247
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +181.1%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 125
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Manganese - 0.247

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +431.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +431.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +55.3%
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +55.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130%
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sandwich French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich French fries Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 37.64g French fries
Protein 10.29g 3.43g Fish sandwich
Fats 12.45g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 26.69g 41.44g French fries
Calories 257kcal 312kcal French fries
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 1g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 37mg 18mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 0.81mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 116mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 206mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 602mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.49mg 0.5mg French fries
Copper 0.075mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.264mg 0.247mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 18µg 0.9µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 9IU 0IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.8mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.17mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.039mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 46µg 30µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11.2µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.06g French fries
Saturated Fat 1.949g 2.336g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 5.398g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 4.898g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.407g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Fish sandwich

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Fish sandwich French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Fish sandwich
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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