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Fish sticks vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fish sticks and Carp?

  • Carp has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Potassium than Fish sticks.
  • Carp's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 49% higher.
  • Carp has 6 times less Sodium than Fish sticks. Fish sticks have 402mg of Sodium, while Carp has 63mg.

We used Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, carp, 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
1
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9
Carp
Carp
Contains more Manganese +264%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +89.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +178%
Contains more Potassium +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +352.4%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Manganese +264%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +89.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +178%
Contains more Potassium +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +352.4%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Equal in Selenium - 16.2

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
5
:
7
Carp
Carp
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.1%
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%
Carp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 35% 17% 40% 53% 51% 13% 184% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
3
:
2
Carp
Carp
Contains more Fats +126.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Contains more Protein +107.6%
Contains more Water +40.7%
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
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Fats +126.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Contains more Protein +107.6%
Contains more Water +40.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
1
Carp
Carp
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.985
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.985

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 Carp
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 Carp Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 22.86g Carp
Fats 16.23g 7.17g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 162kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Carp
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 52mg Carp
Iron 0.84mg 1.59mg Carp
Magnesium 25mg 38mg Carp
Phosphorus 191mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 185mg 427mg Carp
Sodium 402mg 63mg Carp
Zinc 0.42mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.059mg 0.073mg Carp
Manganese 0.182mg 0.05mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 16.2µg Carp
Vitamin A 18IU 32IU Carp
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 10µg Carp
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.07mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 2.1mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.219mg Carp
Folate 24µg 17µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.47µg Carp
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 0.372mg 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 0.852mg 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 0.795mg 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.296mg 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.893mg Carp
Valine 0.5mg 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.23mg 0.673mg Carp
Cholesterol 28mg 84mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Carp
Saturated Fat 3.733g 1.388g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 2.985g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 1.835g 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 Carp
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
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carp
Carp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.