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Fish sticks vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fish sticks and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Fish sticks have more Vitamin E , however, Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 323% more than Fish sticks.
  • Fish sticks have 5 times more Vitamin E than Atlantic Mackerel. While Fish sticks have 6.88mg of Vitamin E , Atlantic Mackerel has only 1.52mg.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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
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Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +1113.3%
Contains more Iron +94%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +180.9%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +1113.3%
Contains more Iron +94%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +180.9%

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
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10
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin A +827.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +491.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +807.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5
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%
Atlantic 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% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin A +827.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +491.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +807.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Other +147.5%
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
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Other +147.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.9%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.9%

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 Atlantic Mackerel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 18.6g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 16.23g 13.89g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 205kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g 0g Atlantic Mackerel
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 12mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.84mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 25mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 191mg 217mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 185mg 314mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 402mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.42mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.059mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.182mg 0.015mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 18IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 6.88mg 1.52mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 24µg 1µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 4.7µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.208mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.372mg 0.815mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 0.852mg 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 0.795mg 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.296mg 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.726mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.5mg 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.23mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 28mg 70mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.733g 3.257g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 3.35g 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
Fish sticks Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.