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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 of Vitamin B12 500% more than French fries.
  • French fries are lower in Cholesterol.

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.
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Selenium +8055.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Selenium +8055.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +24%

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 E +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.004
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.372
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
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 E +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.004
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.372

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +439.4%
Contains more Fats +70.4%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +624.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
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 Protein +439.4%
Contains more Fats +70.4%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +624.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel French fries Opinion
Net carbs 0g 37.64g French fries
Protein 18.5g 3.43g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 14.73g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 41.44g French fries
Calories 305kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 0g 0.3g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 66mg 18mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.81mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 35mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 125mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 4450mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 1.1mg 0.5mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 73.4µg 0.9µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 1.67mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.039mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.004mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.372mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 11.2µg French fries
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 2.336g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 5.969g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 5.398g Mackerel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
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 contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 4240mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
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.