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Fish sticks vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish sticks and Salmon

  • Fish sticks are richer in Vitamin E , yet Salmon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Salmon is 88% higher.
  • Fish sticks contain 7 times more Sodium than Salmon. Fish sticks contain 402mg of Sodium, while Salmon contains 61mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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
Fish sticks
4
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6
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Iron +147.1%
Contains more Copper +20.4%
Contains more Manganese +1037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Selenium +163.7%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Iron +147.1%
Contains more Copper +20.4%
Contains more Manganese +1037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Selenium +163.7%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Zinc - 0.43

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
2
:
10
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Vitamin E +503.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +442.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +729.5%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +191.7%
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%
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +503.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +442.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +729.5%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +191.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
3
:
2
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Fats +31.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +100.7%
Contains more Water +30.8%
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
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +31.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +100.7%
Contains more Water +30.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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2
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.9%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Salmon
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Salmon Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 16.23g 12.35g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 206kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g 0g Salmon
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 15mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.34mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 30mg Salmon
Phosphorus 191mg 252mg Salmon
Potassium 185mg 384mg Salmon
Sodium 402mg 61mg Salmon
Zinc 0.42mg 0.43mg Salmon
Copper 0.059mg 0.049mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.016mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 18IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 6.88mg 1.14mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.135mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 24µg 34µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.1µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.372mg 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 0.852mg 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 0.795mg 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.296mg 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 0.5mg 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.23mg 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 28mg 63mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Salmon
Saturated Fat 3.733g 2.397g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 4.553g 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 Salmon
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
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.