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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, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin A than fish sticks.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 219% higher.
  • Fish sticks have 26 times less vitamin A than bluefish. Bluefish has 459IU of vitamin A, while fish sticks have 18IU.
  • Fish sticks are lower in cholesterol.
  • Fish sticks have a higher glycemic index (54) than bluefish (0).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +68%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 46% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 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% 1.3% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +371.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +547.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 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 +133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%
Contains more OtherOther +289.4%
Contains more FatsFats +198.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 48% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 0.96µg 219%
Selenium 46.8µg 15.7µg 57%
Vitamin E 6.88mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g 7.824g 43%
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 1.536mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.078mg 30%
Protein 25.69g 11.01g 29%
Fats 5.44g 16.23g 17%
Cholesterol 76mg 28mg 16%
Vitamin A 138µg 4µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.272mg 14%
Phosphorus 291mg 191mg 14%
Sodium 77mg 402mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.172g 3.733g 12%
Potassium 477mg 185mg 9%
Choline 42.8mg 8%
Starch 20.46g 8%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.182mg 7%
Carbs 0g 21.66g 7%
Folate 2µg 24µg 6%
Calories 159kcal 277kcal 6%
Zinc 1.04mg 0.42mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.122mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Magnesium 42mg 25mg 4%
Iron 0.62mg 0.84mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.297g 3.193g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.116mg 1%
Copper 0.068mg 0.059mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 20.16g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.124g N/A
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.122mg 0%
Threonine 1.126mg 0.372mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.184mg 0.429mg 0%
Leucine 2.088mg 0.852mg 0%
Lysine 2.36mg 0.795mg 0%
Methionine 0.76mg 0.296mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 0.47mg 0%
Valine 1.324mg 0.5mg 0%
Histidine 0.756mg 0.23mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g 0.088g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bluefish 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
90%
Bluefish
33%
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.