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French fries vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between french fries and atlantic Mackerel

  • French fries are richer in fiber and manganese, yet atlantic Mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for atlantic Mackerel is 363% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 3.6% 28% 61% 24% 17% 93% 12% 2% 241%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1546.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.1%
Contains more IronIron +101.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +26%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4800%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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 1.3% 17% 30% 242% 44% 72% 170% 51% 92% 1089% 13% 0.75% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1075%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +124%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.52mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.399mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +442.3%
Contains more WaterWater +64.9%
Contains more OtherOther +114.1%
~equal in Fats ~13.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.257 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.456g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Atlantic Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.71µg 363%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.1µg 81%
Vitamin D 0IU 643IU 80%
Selenium 0.9µg 44.1µg 79%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 9.08mg 38%
Protein 3.43g 18.6g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.312mg 21%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 3.35g 14%
Carbs 41.44g 0g 14%
Phosphorus 125mg 217mg 13%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.015mg 10%
Iron 0.81mg 1.63mg 10%
Magnesium 35mg 76mg 10%
Potassium 579mg 314mg 8%
Folate 30µg 1µg 7%
Copper 0.124mg 0.073mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.856mg 6%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 5µg 5%
Choline 36.8mg 65mg 5%
Calories 312kcal 205kcal 5%
Sodium 210mg 90mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.4mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.336g 3.257g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.399mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 1.52mg 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.63mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 12mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 5.456g 1%
Fats 14.73g 13.89g 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.176mg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.815mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0%
Leucine 1.512mg 0%
Lysine 1.708mg 0%
Methionine 0.551mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0%
Valine 0.958mg 0%
Histidine 0.548mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.898g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.401g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.212g 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
French fries Atlantic Mackerel
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
27%
French fries
143%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.921g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.