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

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Summary of differences between fish sandwiches and mcDonald's french fries

Fish sandwiches have more selenium, protein, iron, and vitamin B2; however, mcDonald's french fries are higher in vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
Fish sandwiches cover your daily need for selenium 32% more than mcDonald's french fries.
Fish sandwiches have 4 times more vitamin B2 than mcDonald's french fries. While fish sandwiches have 0.14mg of vitamin B2, mcDonald's french fries have only 0.037mg.
McDonald's french fries have less sodium.
The glycemic index of mcDonald's french fries is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and McDONALD'S, french fries.

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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

McDonald's french fries

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+94.7%
Contains more IronIron	+87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+4400%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+48%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+189.3%
Contains more CopperCopper	+52%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-68.6%

~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~127mg

~equal in Manganese ~0.249mg

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

McDonald's french fries

Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+∞%
Contains more FolateFolate	+∞%

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%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Selenium	18µg	0.4µg	32%
Vitamin B12	0.68µg		28%
Vitamin B6	0.07mg	0.38mg	24%
Sodium	602mg	189mg	18%
Starch		38.23g	16%
Protein	10.29g	3.41g	14%
Cholesterol	35mg		12%
Fiber	1g	3.9g	12%
Folate	46µg		12%
Monounsaturated fat	2.595g	7.379g	12%
Potassium	206mg	596mg	11%
Polyunsaturated fat	6.257g	4.727g	10%
Iron	1.5mg	0.8mg	9%
Vitamin B2	0.14mg	0.037mg	8%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid)	5.561g	4.251g	8%
Vitamin B3	2.15mg	3.22mg	7%
Omega-3 (ALA)	0.489g	0.382g	7%
Vitamin E	0.55mg	1.38mg	6%
Fats	12.45g	15.47g	5%
Carbs	26.69g	42.58g	5%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	5.6mg	4%
Copper	0.075mg	0.114mg	4%
Vitamin B5	0.37mg	0.59mg	4%
Calories	257kcal	323kcal	3%
Magnesium	25mg	37mg	3%
Vitamin B1	0.21mg	0.18mg	3%
Calcium	37mg	19mg	2%
Phosphorus	116mg	127mg	2%
Vitamin K	13.6µg	16µg	2%
Choline	28.9mg	39.8mg	2%
Fructose	1.47g	0g	2%
Vitamin D*	9 IU		1%
Vitamin D	0.2µg		1%
Vitamin A	6µg	0µg	1%
Manganese	0.264mg	0.249mg	1%
Saturated fat	1.949g	2.271g	1%
Protein per 100 calories	4g	1.1g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	250kcal	947kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	39g	31g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	4.5	5.3	N/A
Net carbs	25.69g	38.68g	N/A
Sugar	3.53g	0.21g	N/A
Zinc	0.49mg	0.51mg	0%
Trans fat	0.08g	0.064g	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	0g	N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid)	0.023g	0.031g	N/A
Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)	0.002g	0g	N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid)	0.005g	0.009g	N/A