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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.8%
Contains more IronIron +86.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +810%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1879.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 ProteinProtein +116.6%
Contains more OtherOther +216.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~16.23g
~equal in Water ~49.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +119.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Fish sticks Opinion
Calories 262kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Protein 23.85g 11.01g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 16.23g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 75mg 28mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 97mg 25mg Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 16mg Fish sticks
Potassium 401mg 185mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.84mg Mackerel
Sugar 1.65g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Copper 0.094mg 0.059mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.42mg Mackerel
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 278mg 191mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 402mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 18IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 54µg 4µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.02mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 51.6µg 15.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.96µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 2µg 24µg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Mackerel
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 4.176g 3.733g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 3.193g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 7.824g 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
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.05g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.088g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.004g Mackerel
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Fish sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
217%
Mackerel
33%
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 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)
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. 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.