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Fish sticks vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fish sticks and Bluefish?

  • Bluefish has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 than Fish sticks.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 219% higher.
  • Bluefish has 5 times less Sodium than Fish sticks. Fish sticks have 402mg of Sodium, while Bluefish has 77mg.

We used Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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
Bluefish
Bluefish
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +574.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +157.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Bluefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +574.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +157.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%

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
6
:
5
Bluefish
Bluefish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.9%
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%
Bluefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 0% 17% 23% 136% 58% 108% 2% 778% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +547.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
3
Bluefish
Bluefish
Contains more Fats +198.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Other +289.4%
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
Bluefish
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more Fats +198.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Contains more Other +289.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
1
Bluefish
Bluefish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +476.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Bluefish
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +476.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%

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 Bluefish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Bluefish Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 16.23g 5.44g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 159kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Bluefish
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 9mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.62mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 191mg 291mg Bluefish
Potassium 185mg 477mg Bluefish
Sodium 402mg 77mg Bluefish
Zinc 0.42mg 1.04mg Bluefish
Copper 0.059mg 0.068mg Bluefish
Manganese 0.182mg 0.027mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 46.8µg Bluefish
Vitamin A 18IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 138µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.067mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.097mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Folate 24µg 2µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 0.372mg 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 0.852mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 0.795mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.296mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 0.5mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.23mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 28mg 76mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Bluefish
Saturated Fat 3.733g 1.172g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.079g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 2.297g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 1.358g 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 Bluefish
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
95%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.