Fish sticks vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fish sticks and eels

Fish sticks have more selenium, manganese, and fiber; however, eels are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B3, zinc, and phosphorus.
Eels cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 80% more than fish sticks.
Eels have less sodium.
The glycemic index of fish sticks is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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

Eel

Contains more IronIron	+31.3%
Contains more CopperCopper	+103.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+355%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+89.2%

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+88.6%
Contains more ZincZinc	+395.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+45%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-83.8%

~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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

Eel

Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+127.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+∞%
Contains more FolateFolate	+41.2%
Contains more CholineCholine	+∞%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+28325%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+192.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+201%

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.28mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.077mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Vitamin A	4µg	1137µg	126%
Vitamin B12	0.96µg	2.89µg	80%
Vitamin E	6.88mg		46%
Polyunsaturated fat	7.824g	1.214g	44%
Cholesterol	28mg	161mg	44%
Protein	11.01g	23.65g	25%
Vitamin B3	1.536mg	4.487mg	18%
Sodium	402mg	65mg	15%
Monounsaturated fat	3.193g	9.218g	15%
Zinc	0.42mg	2.08mg	15%
Selenium	15.7µg	8.3µg	13%
Phosphorus	191mg	277mg	12%
Starch	20.46g		8%
Choline	42.8mg		8%
Carbs	21.66g	0g	7%
Fiber	1.5g	0g	6%
Manganese	0.182mg	0.04mg	6%
Vitamin B1	0.122mg	0.183mg	5%
Vitamin B2	0.116mg	0.051mg	5%
Potassium	185mg	349mg	5%
Vitamin K	4.7µg		4%
Saturated fat	3.733g	3.023g	3%
Copper	0.059mg	0.029mg	3%
Iron	0.84mg	0.64mg	3%
Folate	24µg	17µg	2%
Vitamin C	0mg	1.8mg	2%
Fats	16.23g	14.95g	2%
Calories	277kcal	236kcal	2%
Calcium	16mg	26mg	1%
Net carbs	20.16g	0g	N/A
Vitamin D	1IU		0%
Magnesium	25mg	26mg	0%
Sugar	1.65g		N/A
Vitamin B5	0.272mg	0.28mg	0%
Vitamin B6	0.078mg	0.077mg	0%
Trans fat	0.124g		N/A
Tryptophan	0.122mg	0.265mg	0%
Threonine	0.372mg	1.037mg	0%
Isoleucine	0.429mg	1.09mg	0%
Leucine	0.852mg	1.922mg	0%
Lysine	0.795mg	2.171mg	0%
Methionine	0.296mg	0.7mg	0%
Phenylalanine	0.47mg	0.923mg	0%
Valine	0.5mg	1.218mg	0%
Histidine	0.23mg	0.696mg	0%
Fructose	0.1g		0%
Omega-3 - EPA	0.05g	0.108g	N/A
Omega-3 - DHA	0.088g	0.081g	N/A
Omega-3 - ALA	0.236g		N/A
Omega-3 - DPA	0.004g	0.095g	N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.001g		N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.011g		N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.003g		N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	7.289g		N/A