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French fries vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between French fries and Fish sandwich

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin E , however, Fish sandwich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily need of Selenium 31% more than French fries.
  • French fries have 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Fish sandwich. While French fries have 0.372mg of Vitamin B6, Fish sandwich has only 0.07mg.
  • French fries have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +181.1%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
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 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +181.1%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
Equal in Phosphorus - 116
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Equal in Manganese - 0.264

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 E +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.4%
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 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +55.3%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Other +15.1%
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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Carbs +55.3%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Other +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.9%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.9%

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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 25.69g French fries
Protein 3.43g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 14.73g 12.45g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 26.69g French fries
Calories 312kcal 257kcal French fries
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 0.3g 3.53g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1g French fries
Calcium 18mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Iron 0.81mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 35mg 25mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 116mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 206mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 602mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.49mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.075mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 0.9µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.55mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 4.7mg 1.8mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 2.15mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.37mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.07mg French fries
Folate 30µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 11.2µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.08g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 2.595g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.023g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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French fries Fish sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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