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Eel vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Eel and Fish sticks

  • Eel has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Fish sticks are higher in Selenium, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Eel covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 126% more than Fish sticks.
  • Eel has 6 times more Cholesterol than Fish sticks. While Eel has 161mg of Cholesterol, Fish sticks have only 28mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Eel
Eel
6
:
4
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +395.2%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Copper +103.4%
Contains more Manganese +355%
Contains more Selenium +89.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
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 +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +395.2%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Copper +103.4%
Contains more Manganese +355%
Contains more Selenium +89.2%
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.
Eel
Eel
6
:
6
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +20938.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.272
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.078
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 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 +20938.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.272
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.078

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
3
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +114.8%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +30.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 16.23
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 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 +114.8%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +30.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 16.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
:
1
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +544.5%
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 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 -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +544.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eel 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 Eel Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 23.65g 11.01g Eel
Fats 14.95g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 236kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Eel
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 26mg 16mg Eel
Iron 0.64mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Eel
Phosphorus 277mg 191mg Eel
Potassium 349mg 185mg Eel
Sodium 65mg 402mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.42mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.059mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.04mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 8.3µg 15.7µg Fish sticks
Vitamin A 3787IU 18IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 4µg Eel
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.122mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 1.536mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.272mg Eel
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.078mg Fish sticks
Folate 17µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 0.96µg Eel
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.122mg Eel
Threonine 1.037mg 0.372mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.429mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg 0.852mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg 0.795mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.296mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.47mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg 0.5mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.23mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Eel
Saturated Fat 3.023g 3.733g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.088g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.05g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.004g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 3.193g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 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
Eel 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
65%
Eel
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eel
Eel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eel
Eel 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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.