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Chinook salmon vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinook salmon and Fish sticks?

  • Chinook salmon is richer than Fish sticks in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% more.
  • Chinook salmon has 37 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fish sticks. While Chinook salmon has 149µg of Vitamin A RAE, Fish sticks have only 4µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fish sticks are lower.

We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types 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.
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
8
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +388%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +173%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Contains more Manganese +857.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.84
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 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 Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +388%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +173%
Contains less Sodium -85.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Contains more Manganese +857.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.84

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.
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
8
:
4
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +2655.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.3%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.3%
Chinook salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 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 +2655.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.3%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
2
:
3
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +133.6%
Contains more Water +32.5%
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.6
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 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 +133.6%
Contains more Water +32.5%
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
2
:
1
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.9%
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 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 -13.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 25.72g 11.01g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 231kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Chinook salmon
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 28mg 16mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.84mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 25mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 191mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 185mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 402mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 0.42mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.059mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.019mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 46.8µg 15.7µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 18IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 4µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.116mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 1.536mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.272mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.078mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 24µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0.96µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.122mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.372mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.429mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 0.852mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 0.795mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.296mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.47mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.5mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.23mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 3.733g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.088g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.05g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.004g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 3.193g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 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
Chinook salmon 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
68%
Chinook salmon
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.