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

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Summary of differences between fish sandwiches and french fries

Fish sandwiches have more selenium, vitamin B12, protein, iron, and vitamin B2; however, french fries are higher in vitamin B6, fiber, and potassium.
Fish sandwiches cover your daily need for selenium 31% more than french fries.
French fries have less cholesterol.
The glycemic index of french fries is higher.

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

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Fish sandwich

French fries

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+105.6%
Contains more IronIron	+85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+1900%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+181.1%
Contains more CopperCopper	+65.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-65.1%

~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~125mg

~equal in Manganese ~0.247mg

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Fish sandwich

French fries

Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+∞%
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%

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%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Selenium	18µg	0.9µg	31%
Vitamin B12	0.68µg	0µg	28%
Vitamin B6	0.07mg	0.372mg	23%
Sodium	602mg	210mg	17%
Protein	10.29g	3.43g	14%
Cholesterol	35mg	0mg	12%
Potassium	206mg	579mg	11%
Fiber	1g	3.8g	11%
Iron	1.5mg	0.81mg	9%
Vitamin B2	0.14mg	0.039mg	8%
Monounsaturated fat	2.595g	5.969g	8%
Vitamin E	0.55mg	1.67mg	7%
Polyunsaturated fat	6.257g	5.398g	6%
Carbs	26.69g	41.44g	5%
Copper	0.075mg	0.124mg	5%
Vitamin B3	2.15mg	3.004mg	5%
Omega-3 (ALA)	0.489g	0.407g	5%
Fats	12.45g	14.73g	4%
Vitamin B5	0.37mg	0.58mg	4%
Folate	46µg	30µg	4%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid)	5.561g	4.898g	4%
Calories	257kcal	312kcal	3%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	4.7mg	3%
Vitamin B1	0.21mg	0.17mg	3%
Magnesium	25mg	35mg	2%
Calcium	37mg	18mg	2%
Vitamin K	13.6µg	11.2µg	2%
Saturated fat	1.949g	2.336g	2%
Fructose	1.47g		2%
Vitamin D*	9 IU	0 IU	1%
Vitamin D	0.2µg	0µg	1%
Phosphorus	116mg	125mg	1%
Vitamin A	6µg	0µg	1%
Manganese	0.264mg	0.247mg	1%
Choline	28.9mg	36.8mg	1%
Protein per 100 calories	4g	1.1g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	250kcal	910kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	39g	32g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	4.5	4.9	N/A
Net carbs	25.69g	37.64g	N/A
Sugar	3.53g	0.3g	N/A
Zinc	0.49mg	0.5mg	0%
Trans fat	0.08g	0.06g	N/A
Omega-3 (EPA)	0.029g	0g	N/A
Omega-3 (DHA)	0.064g	0g	N/A
Omega-3 (DPA)	0.003g	0g	N/A
Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid)	0.001g	0.001g	N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid)	0.023g	0.029g	N/A
Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)	0.002g	0g	N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid)	0.005g	0.007g	N/A