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Fish sticks vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sticks and Butterfish different?

  • Fish sticks are richer in Manganese, while Butterfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Butterfish covers your daily need of Selenium 57% more than Fish sticks.
  • Fish sticks contain 10 times more Manganese than Butterfish. Fish sticks contain 0.182mg of Manganese, while Butterfish contains 0.019mg.
  • Butterfish is lower in Sodium.

Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +857.9%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +160%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +135.7%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +857.9%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +160%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +135.7%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
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.
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Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.2%
Contains more Protein +101.2%
Contains more Water +35%
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.2%
Contains more Protein +101.2%
Contains more Water +35%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Butterfish Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 22.15g Butterfish
Fats 16.23g 10.28g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 187kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Butterfish
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 28mg Butterfish
Iron 0.84mg 0.64mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 32mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 191mg 308mg Butterfish
Potassium 185mg 481mg Butterfish
Sodium 402mg 114mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.42mg 0.99mg Butterfish
Copper 0.059mg 0.069mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.182mg 0.019mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 46.8µg Butterfish
Vitamin A 18IU 109IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 33µg Butterfish
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.192mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Folate 24µg 17µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.83µg Butterfish
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.248mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.372mg 0.971mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.021mg Butterfish
Leucine 0.852mg 1.801mg Butterfish
Lysine 0.795mg 2.035mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.296mg 0.656mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Valine 0.5mg 1.141mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.23mg 0.652mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 28mg 83mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Butterfish
Saturated Fat 3.733g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 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
Fish sticks Butterfish
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
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.