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Fish sticks vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish sticks and Mackerel

  • Mackerel is richer than Fish sticks in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 752% higher.
  • Fish sticks contain 5 times more Sodium than Mackerel. Fish sticks contain 402mg of Sodium, while Mackerel contains 83mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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
2
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8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Manganese +810%
Contains more Iron +86.9%
Contains more Magnesium +288%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.8%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +228.7%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Manganese +810%
Contains more Iron +86.9%
Contains more Magnesium +288%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.8%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +228.7%
Equal in Calcium - 15

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
4
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1879.2%
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1879.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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4
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +116.6%
Contains more Other +216.9%
Equal in Fats - 17.81
Equal in Water - 53.27
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
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +116.6%
Contains more Other +216.9%
Equal in Fats - 17.81
Equal in Water - 53.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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1
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.4%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 16.23g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 262kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Mackerel
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 15mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.84mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 25mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 191mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 185mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 402mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.42mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.059mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.182mg 0.02mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 18IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 24µg 2µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.372mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.852mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.795mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.296mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.5mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.23mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 28mg 75mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.733g 4.176g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 4.3g 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 Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.