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Catfish vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Catfish and Fish sticks

  • Catfish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Fish sticks has more Vitamin E , Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Catfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 76% more.
  • Catfish has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Fish sticks. Catfish has 0.811mg of Vitamin B5, while Fish sticks have 0.272mg.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
Catfish
Catfish
4
:
6
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +911.1%
Contains more Selenium +58.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Catfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +911.1%
Contains more Selenium +58.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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.
Catfish
Catfish
5
:
6
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +609.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +88%
Catfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +609.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +88%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Catfish
Catfish
2
:
3
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +67.5%
Contains more Water +50.8%
Contains more Fats +125.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.6
Catfish
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 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 +67.5%
Contains more Water +50.8%
Contains more Fats +125.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Catfish
Catfish
1
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +477.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.193
Catfish
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 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 -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +477.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.193

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Catfish Fish sticks
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 18.44g 11.01g Catfish
Fats 7.19g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 144kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 0g 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0g 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 0g 1.65g Catfish
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 9mg 16mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.28mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Fish sticks
Phosphorus 247mg 191mg Catfish
Potassium 366mg 185mg Catfish
Sodium 119mg 402mg Catfish
Zinc 0.58mg 0.42mg Catfish
Copper 0.039mg 0.059mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.018mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 9.9µg 15.7µg Fish sticks
Vitamin A 2IU 18IU Fish sticks
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Fish sticks
Vitamin E 0.97mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 10IU 1IU Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Catfish
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 1.536mg Catfish
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 0.272mg Catfish
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.078mg Catfish
Folate 12µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 0.96µg Catfish
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.122mg Catfish
Threonine 0.833mg 0.372mg Catfish
Isoleucine 0.82mg 0.429mg Catfish
Leucine 1.396mg 0.852mg Catfish
Lysine 1.677mg 0.795mg Catfish
Methionine 0.539mg 0.296mg Catfish
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0.47mg Catfish
Valine 0.894mg 0.5mg Catfish
Histidine 0.404mg 0.23mg Catfish
Cholesterol 66mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.063g 0.124g Catfish
Saturated Fat 1.586g 3.733g Catfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 0.088g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.05g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.004g Catfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.115g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 7.824g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g 0.003g Catfish
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
Catfish 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
46%
Catfish
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Catfish
Catfish 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 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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.