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Jerky vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerky and Fish sticks different?

  • Jerky is higher in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Copper, Potassium, and Choline, however, Fish sticks are richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 73% higher.
  • Jerky contains 19 times more Zinc than Fish sticks. While Jerky contains 8.11mg of Zinc, Fish sticks contain only 0.42mg.
  • Fish sticks have less Sodium.

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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.
Jerky
Jerky
7
:
3
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Magnesium +104%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.1%
Contains more Potassium +222.7%
Contains more Zinc +1831%
Contains more Copper +284.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Manganese +64%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Magnesium +104%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.1%
Contains more Potassium +222.7%
Contains more Zinc +1831%
Contains more Copper +284.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Manganese +64%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%

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.
Jerky
Jerky
7
:
4
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.5%
Contains more Folate +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1304.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.96
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Fish sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.5%
Contains more Folate +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1304.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.96

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +201.5%
Contains more Fats +57.7%
Contains more Other +327.5%
Contains more Carbs +96.9%
Contains more Water +111.9%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Fish sticks
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +201.5%
Contains more Fats +57.7%
Contains more Other +327.5%
Contains more Carbs +96.9%
Contains more Water +111.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
1
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +673.9%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +673.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Fish sticks
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 33.2g 11.01g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 16.23g Jerky
Carbs 11g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 410kcal 277kcal Jerky
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 9g 1.65g Fish sticks
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 16mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 0.84mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 25mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 191mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 185mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 402mg Fish sticks
Zinc 8.11mg 0.42mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.059mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 10.7µg 15.7µg Fish sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Fish sticks
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Fish sticks
Vitamin E 0.49mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 11IU 1IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.122mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.116mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.536mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.272mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.078mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 24µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.96µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg Fish sticks
Threonine 0.372mg Fish sticks
Isoleucine 0.429mg Fish sticks
Leucine 0.852mg Fish sticks
Lysine 0.795mg Fish sticks
Methionine 0.296mg Fish sticks
Phenylalanine 0.47mg Fish sticks
Valine 0.5mg Fish sticks
Histidine 0.23mg Fish sticks
Cholesterol 48mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 3.733g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.088g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.05g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 3.193g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 7.824g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Fish sticks
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
34%
Jerky
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 1679mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.