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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Fish sticks

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 323% more than Fish sticks.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 643 times more Vitamin D than Fish sticks. While Atlantic Mackerel has 643IU of Vitamin D, Fish sticks have only 1IU.
  • Fish sticks have less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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.
Contains more Iron +94%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +180.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +1113.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Iron +94%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +180.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +1113.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +827.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +491.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +807.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
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 A +827.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +491.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +807.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Other +147.5%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
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 +68.9%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Other +147.5%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.6%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 18.6g 11.01g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 13.89g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 205kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 0g 1.65g Atlantic Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 12mg 16mg Fish sticks
Iron 1.63mg 0.84mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 25mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 191mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 185mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 402mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 0.42mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.059mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 44.1µg 15.7µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 18IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 4µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 643IU 1IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 0µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.122mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.116mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 1.536mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.272mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.078mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 0.96µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 4.7µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.122mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.815mg 0.372mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.429mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg 0.852mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg 0.795mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.296mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.47mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.958mg 0.5mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.23mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 3.733g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.088g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.05g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.004g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 3.193g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 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
Atlantic Mackerel Fish sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.