Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

French fries vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are French fries and Mackerel different?

  • French fries are richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B1, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than French fries.
  • French fries are lower in Saturated Fat.

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

Infographic

French fries vs Mackerel infographic
Infographic link

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

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.6%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.6%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.3

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries Mackerel
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
27%
French fries
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
131%
Mackerel

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?
?
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.