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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 sandwiches

  • French fries have more vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, and vitamin E; however, fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily need for selenium, 31% more than french fries.
  • French fries have 5 times more vitamin B6 than fish sandwiches. While french fries have 0.372mg of vitamin B6, fish sandwiches have only 0.07mg.
  • French fries have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of french fries is higher.

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.
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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more IronIron +85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1900%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.264mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +431.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +259%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%

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
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 FatsFats +18.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more WaterWater +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 0.9µg 18µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.07mg 23%
Sodium 210mg 602mg 17%
Protein 3.43g 10.29g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Potassium 579mg 206mg 11%
Fiber 3.8g 1g 11%
Iron 0.81mg 1.5mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 2.595g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.14mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.55mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 6.257g 6%
Copper 0.124mg 0.075mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 2.15mg 5%
Carbs 41.44g 26.69g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.37mg 4%
Folate 30µg 46µg 4%
Fats 14.73g 12.45g 4%
Calories 312kcal 257kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.21mg 3%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 1.8mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.336g 1.949g 2%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 13.6µg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Calcium 18mg 37mg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Choline 36.8mg 28.9mg 1%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.264mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Phosphorus 125mg 116mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 3.53g N/A
Zinc 0.5mg 0.49mg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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 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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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. 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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