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Mackerel vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Fish sticks

  • Mackerel is richer than Fish sticks in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 752% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Fish sticks. Mackerel contains 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, while Fish sticks contain 0.078mg.
  • Fish sticks contain less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Iron +86.9%
Contains more Magnesium +288%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.8%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +228.7%
Contains more Manganese +810%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Iron +86.9%
Contains more Magnesium +288%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.8%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +228.7%
Contains more Manganese +810%
Equal in Calcium - 16

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
4
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1879.2%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1879.2%
Contains more Folate +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
:
1
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +116.6%
Contains more Other +216.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 16.23
Equal in Water - 49.5
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +116.6%
Contains more Other +216.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 16.23
Equal in Water - 49.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
1
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82%
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 23.85g 11.01g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 16.23g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 262kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 15mg 16mg Fish sticks
Iron 1.57mg 0.84mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 25mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 191mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 185mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 402mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.42mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.059mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 51.6µg 15.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 18IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 4µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.122mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.116mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.536mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.272mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.078mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.96µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.122mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.372mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.429mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.852mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.795mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.296mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.47mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.5mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.23mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 3.733g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.088g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.05g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.004g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 3.193g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 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
Mackerel 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
235%
Mackerel
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.