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Fish sticks vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fish sticks and Chinook salmon?

  • Chinook salmon is richer than Fish sticks in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% more.
  • Fish sticks have 7 times more Sodium than Chinook salmon. While Fish sticks have 402mg of Sodium, Chinook salmon has only 60mg.

We used Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +857.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +388%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.91mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 30% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +554%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +199%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +21.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-134%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.6%
Contains more WaterWater +32.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.8%

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 Chinook salmon
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Chinook salmon Opinion
Calories 277kcal 231kcal Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 16.23g 13.38g Fish sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 28mg 85mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Calcium 16mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 185mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.84mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Sugar 1.65g Chinook salmon
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Copper 0.059mg 0.053mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0.42mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 191mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 402mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 18IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 4µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.019mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.044mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 24µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Trans Fat 0.124g Chinook salmon
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 3.733g 3.214g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 2.662g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.372mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 0.852mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 0.795mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.296mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.5mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.23mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Fish sticks
63%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon 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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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