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Mackerel vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and french fries different?

  • Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, and choline, while french fries are higher in fiber and vitamin B1.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 500% more than french fries.
  • French fries are lower in cholesterol.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than mackerel (0).

Fish, mackerel, salted and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +72.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8055.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.004mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.372mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 ProteinProtein +439.4%
Contains more FatsFats +70.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more OtherOther +624.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel French fries DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 210mg 184%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.9µg 132%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Protein 18.5g 3.43g 30%
Saturated fat 7.148g 2.336g 22%
Phosphorus 254mg 125mg 18%
Fats 25.1g 14.73g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Carbs 0g 41.44g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.17mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.039mg 12%
Choline 101.6mg 36.8mg 12%
Manganese 0.247mg 11%
Iron 1.4mg 0.81mg 7%
Magnesium 60mg 35mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 5.969g 6%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 1.67mg 5%
Calcium 66mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.5mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 5.398g 5%
Folate 15µg 30µg 4%
Copper 0.1mg 0.124mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.372mg 3%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 11.2µg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.004mg 2%
Potassium 520mg 579mg 2%
Calories 305kcal 312kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel French fries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 4240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.812g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.