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Butterfish vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butterfish and Fish sticks different?

  • Butterfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, while Fish sticks are higher in Manganese.
  • Butterfish covers your daily need of Selenium 57% more than Fish sticks.
  • Butterfish contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Fish sticks. Butterfish contains 0.346mg of Vitamin B6, while Fish sticks contain 0.078mg.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +160%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +135.7%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +857.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +160%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +135.7%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +857.9%

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 +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.6%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
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 +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.6%
Contains more Folate +41.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +101.2%
Contains more Water +35%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.2%
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 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 +101.2%
Contains more Water +35%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 22.15g 11.01g Butterfish
Fats 10.28g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 187kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Butterfish
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 28mg 16mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 32mg 25mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 308mg 191mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 185mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 402mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.99mg 0.42mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg 0.059mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 46.8µg 15.7µg Butterfish
Vitamin A 109IU 18IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 4µg Butterfish
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.122mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.116mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 1.536mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.272mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.078mg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 0.96µg Butterfish
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.122mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.971mg 0.372mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 0.429mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.801mg 0.852mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg 0.795mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.296mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.47mg Butterfish
Valine 1.141mg 0.5mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.23mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 83mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Butterfish
Saturated Fat 3.733g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 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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is better in case of low diet
Butterfish 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
47%
Butterfish
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.