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McDonald's french fries vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McDonald's french fries and Fish sandwich

  • McDonald's french fries have more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily need of Selenium 32% more than McDonald's french fries.
  • McDonald's french fries have 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Fish sandwich. While McDonald's french fries have 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, Fish sandwich has only 0.07mg.
  • McDonald's french fries have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, french fries 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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
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 +48%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +52%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4400%
~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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
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% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +278.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 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 +24.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +201.8%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%
Contains more OtherOther +11.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 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 +184.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's 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 McDonald's french fries Fish sandwich Opinion
Calories 323kcal 257kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 3.41g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 15.47g 12.45g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1.8mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 38.68g 25.69g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 42.58g 26.69g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 35mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 37mg 25mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 19mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 596mg 206mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 0.8mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Sugar 0.21g 3.53g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 3.9g 1g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.114mg 0.075mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 0.51mg 0.49mg McDonald's french fries
Starch 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 127mg 116mg McDonald's french fries
Sodium 189mg 602mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 1.38mg 0.55mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Manganese 0.249mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 0.4µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.22mg 2.15mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.37mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.07mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 16µg 13.6µg McDonald's french fries
Folate 46µg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.064g 0.08g McDonald's french fries
Choline 39.8mg 28.9mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 2.271g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 7.379g 2.595g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.727g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Fructose 0g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.382g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.031g 0.023g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.251g 5.561g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's 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%
McDonald's french fries
28%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
McDonald's french fries
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.322g)
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. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/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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