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Bluefish vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bluefish and Fish sticks?

  • Bluefish has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 than Fish sticks.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 219% higher.
  • Fish sticks have 35 times less Vitamin A RAE than Bluefish. Bluefish has 138µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fish sticks have 4µg.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Bluefish
Bluefish
7
:
3
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +157.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +574.1%
Bluefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +157.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +574.1%

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.
Bluefish
Bluefish
5
:
6
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Bluefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 0% 17% 23% 136% 58% 108% 2% 778% 0%
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 A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Folate +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bluefish
Bluefish
3
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Other +289.4%
Contains more Fats +198.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Bluefish
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 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 +133.3%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Other +289.4%
Contains more Fats +198.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bluefish
Bluefish
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2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +476.1%
Bluefish
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +476.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bluefish Fish sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Bluefish Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 25.69g 11.01g Bluefish
Fats 5.44g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 159kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Bluefish
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 9mg 16mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.62mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 291mg 191mg Bluefish
Potassium 477mg 185mg Bluefish
Sodium 77mg 402mg Bluefish
Zinc 1.04mg 0.42mg Bluefish
Copper 0.068mg 0.059mg Bluefish
Manganese 0.027mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 46.8µg 15.7µg Bluefish
Vitamin A 459IU 18IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 138µg 4µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 1.536mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.272mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.078mg Bluefish
Folate 2µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 0.96µg Bluefish
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.122mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.126mg 0.372mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.184mg 0.429mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.088mg 0.852mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.36mg 0.795mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.76mg 0.296mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 0.47mg Bluefish
Valine 1.324mg 0.5mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.756mg 0.23mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 76mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Bluefish
Saturated Fat 1.172g 3.733g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g 0.088g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g 0.05g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.004g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g 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
Bluefish 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
95%
Bluefish
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bluefish
Bluefish 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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.