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French fries vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French fries and Swordfish different?

  • French fries are higher in Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin K, however, Swordfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Swordfish is 123% higher.

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains more Copper +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Zinc +56%
Contains more Selenium +7511.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
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 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +80%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains more Copper +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Zinc +56%
Contains more Selenium +7511.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.1%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +11100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.1%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +11100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +85.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +413.9%
Contains more Protein +583.7%
Contains more Water +77.1%
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
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Fats +85.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +413.9%
Contains more Protein +583.7%
Contains more Water +77.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Swordfish Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 0g French fries
Protein 3.43g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 14.73g 7.93g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 0g French fries
Calories 312kcal 172kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g 0g Swordfish
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 6mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 0.45mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 35mg
Phosphorus 125mg 304mg Swordfish
Potassium 579mg 499mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 97mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.5mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Copper 0.124mg 0.046mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.013mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 0IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 1.67mg 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 0IU 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.089mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.063mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.417mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 30µg 2µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0.1µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.056g Swordfish
Saturated Fat 2.336g 1.911g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 3.544g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.368g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.022g Swordfish
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?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Swordfish
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
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients

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

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