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 for salmon is 88% higher.
- Fish sticks contain 7 times more sodium than salmon. Fish sticks contain 402mg of sodium, while salmon contains 61mg.
- Salmon has a lower glycemic index than fish sticks.
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.
| Contains more IronIron | +147.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1037.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +503.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4600% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1625% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +423.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +442.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +729.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +191.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +111.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.824 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 2.8µg | 77% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 526IU | 66% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 13.1µg | 66% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 41.4µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.647mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.536mg | 8.045mg | 41% |
| Vitamin E | 6.88mg | 1.14mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 1.475mg | 24% |
| Protein | 11.01g | 22.1g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.824g | 4.553g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.34mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 61mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 63mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 252mg | 9% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 90.5mg | 9% |
| Starch | 20.46g | 8% | |
| Carbs | 21.66g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.016mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.84mg | 0.34mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.733g | 2.397g | 6% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 384mg | 6% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 12.35g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 206kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 34µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.193g | 4.181g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.16g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.122mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.372mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.852mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.795mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.296mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.5mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.05g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.088g | 1.457g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.17g | 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 |
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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%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.