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Sardine vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sardine and Fish sticks

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper, yet Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 333% more than Fish sticks.
  • Sardine contains 193 times more Vitamin D than Fish sticks. While Sardine contains 193IU of Vitamin D, Fish sticks contain only 1IU.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fish sticks are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Contains more Calcium +2287.5%
Contains more Iron +247.6%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Zinc +211.9%
Contains more Copper +215.3%
Contains more Selenium +235.7%
Contains more Manganese +68.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Calcium +2287.5%
Contains more Iron +247.6%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Zinc +211.9%
Contains more Copper +215.3%
Contains more Selenium +235.7%
Contains more Manganese +68.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +831.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +80.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +831.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +80.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.6%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Fats +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 Protein +123.6%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Fats +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 24.62g 11.01g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 208kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 0g 1.65g Sardine
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 382mg 16mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.84mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 25mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 191mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 185mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 402mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.42mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.059mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 52.7µg 15.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 18IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 4µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 193IU 1IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.116mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.536mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.272mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.078mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.96µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.122mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.372mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.429mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.852mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.795mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.296mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.47mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.5mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.23mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 3.733g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.088g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.05g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 3.193g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 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
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.

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