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French fries vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between french fries and sardine?

  • French fries are richer in vitamin B6 and fiber, while sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than sardine (0).

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this comparison.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2022.2%
Contains more IronIron +260.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +162%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5755.6%

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.
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 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +330.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.8%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +617.8%
Contains more WaterWater +54.6%
Contains more OtherOther +133.5%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.148g

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 Sardine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 0.9µg 52.7µg 94%
Phosphorus 125mg 490mg 52%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Protein 3.43g 24.62g 42%
Calcium 18mg 382mg 36%
Iron 0.81mg 2.92mg 26%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.167mg 16%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 5.245mg 14%
Carbs 41.44g 0g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.227mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.08mg 8%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.31mg 7%
Choline 36.8mg 75mg 7%
Copper 0.124mg 0.186mg 7%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 2.6µg 7%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.108mg 6%
Calories 312kcal 208kcal 5%
Potassium 579mg 397mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 3.869g 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Fats 14.73g 11.45g 5%
Folate 30µg 10µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Sodium 210mg 307mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.336g 1.528g 4%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 2.04mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 5.148g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.642mg 1%
Magnesium 35mg 39mg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 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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is better in case of low diet
French fries Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
French fries
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.808g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients
  2. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.