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Potato sticks vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato sticks and Fish sticks

  • Potato sticks have more Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Fish sticks have more Vitamin B12.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 53% more.
  • Potato sticks have 7 times more Potassium than Fish sticks. Potato sticks have 1237mg of Potassium, while Fish sticks have 185mg.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato sticks and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared.

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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.
Potato sticks
Potato sticks
7
:
3
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +170.2%
Contains more Magnesium +156%
Contains more Potassium +568.6%
Contains more Zinc +135.7%
Contains more Copper +433.9%
Contains more Manganese +132.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11%
Contains less Sodium -36.5%
Contains more Selenium +93.8%
Potato sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 86% 46% 74% 110% 83% 27% 105% 56% 45%
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 +12.5%
Contains more Iron +170.2%
Contains more Magnesium +156%
Contains more Potassium +568.6%
Contains more Zinc +135.7%
Contains more Copper +433.9%
Contains more Manganese +132.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11%
Contains less Sodium -36.5%
Contains more Selenium +93.8%

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.
Potato sticks
Potato sticks
7
:
3
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin E +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +370.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
Potato sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 158% 24% 27% 90% 25% 74% 30% 0% 56%
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 E +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +370.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato sticks
Potato sticks
3
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Fats +112%
Contains more Carbs +146.1%
Contains more Other +112.5%
Contains more Protein +64.3%
Contains more Water +2150%
Potato sticks
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 Fats +112%
Contains more Carbs +146.1%
Contains more Other +112.5%
Contains more Protein +64.3%
Contains more Water +2150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato sticks
Potato sticks
2
:
1
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Potato sticks
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 17.9 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 +92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 49.9g 20.16g Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 11.01g Fish sticks
Fats 34.4g 16.23g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 21.66g Potato sticks
Calories 522kcal 277kcal Potato sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 0.22g 1.65g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 1.5g Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 16mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 0.84mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 64mg 25mg Potato sticks
Phosphorus 172mg 191mg Fish sticks
Potassium 1237mg 185mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 402mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 0.42mg Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.059mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.182mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 15.7µg Fish sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Fish sticks
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Fish sticks
Vitamin E 9.11mg 6.88mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.116mg
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 1.536mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.272mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.078mg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 24µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.96µg Fish sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg 4.7µg Potato 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 0mg 28mg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 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 6.16g 3.193g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 7.824g Potato 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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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks 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
55%
Potato sticks
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.147g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.