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Fish sticks vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish sticks and Alaska pollock

  • Fish sticks are richer in Vitamin E , yet Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Alaska pollock is 113% higher.
  • Fish sticks contain 25 times more Vitamin E than Alaska pollock. Fish sticks contain 6.88mg of Vitamin E , while Alaska pollock contains 0.28mg.
  • Alaska pollock contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
3
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7
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Manganese +911.1%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +224%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.8%
Contains more Potassium +132.4%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Selenium +180.9%
Equal in Sodium - 419
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Manganese +911.1%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +224%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.8%
Contains more Potassium +132.4%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Selenium +180.9%
Equal in Sodium - 419
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
4
:
7
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Vitamin E +2357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +281.3%
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%
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +281.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Fats +1275.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +113.3%
Contains more Water +48.8%
Equal in Other - 1.69
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
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +1275.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +113.3%
Contains more Water +48.8%
Equal in Other - 1.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2282.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1242%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2282.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1242%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 16.23g 1.18g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 111kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g 0g Alaska pollock
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.84mg 0.56mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 191mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 185mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 402mg 419mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0.42mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.059mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.182mg 0.018mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 18IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 6.88mg 0.28mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.054mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 24µg 3µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.1µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.372mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 0.852mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 0.795mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.296mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.5mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.23mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 28mg 86mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 3.733g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 0.134g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.583g 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
Fish sticks Alaska pollock
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
34%
Fish sticks
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.