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

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The main differences between Beef sticks and Fish sticks

  • Beef sticks are richer than Fish sticks in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Beef sticks is 85% higher.
  • Fish sticks contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.9%
Contains more IronIron +304.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +476.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~191mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 15% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.96µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 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 ProteinProtein +95.3%
Contains more FatsFats +205.6%
Contains more OtherOther +175%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +301.1%
Contains more WaterWater +159.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +541.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Fish sticks Opinion
Calories 550kcal 277kcal Beef sticks
Protein 21.5g 11.01g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 16.23g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 5.4g 20.16g Fish sticks
Carbs 5.4g 21.66g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 133mg 28mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 21mg 25mg Fish sticks
Calcium 68mg 16mg Beef sticks
Potassium 257mg 185mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 0.84mg Beef sticks
Sugar 1.65g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.5g Fish sticks
Copper 0.13mg 0.059mg Beef sticks
Zinc 2.42mg 0.42mg Beef sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 180mg 191mg Fish sticks
Sodium 1531mg 402mg Fish sticks
Vitamin A 250IU 18IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A 13µg 4µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.086mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.122mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.116mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 1.536mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.272mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.078mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.96µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 0µg 24µg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Beef sticks
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 20.8g 3.733g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 3.193g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 7.824g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.122mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.372mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.429mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.852mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.795mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.296mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.47mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.5mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.23mg Beef sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Fish sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Beef sticks
33%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.067g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.