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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.
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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +810%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.8%
Contains more IronIron +86.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.7%
~equal in Calcium ~15mg

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 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1879.2%
~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
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.6%
Contains more OtherOther +216.9%
~equal in Fats ~17.81g
~equal in Water ~53.27g

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Mackerel Opinion
Calories 277kcal 262kcal Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 16.23g 17.81g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 28mg 75mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 97mg Mackerel
Calcium 16mg 15mg Fish sticks
Potassium 185mg 401mg Mackerel
Iron 0.84mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Sugar 1.65g Mackerel
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Copper 0.059mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.42mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 191mg 278mg Mackerel
Sodium 402mg 83mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 18IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 4µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.02mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 51.6µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 24µg 2µg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Mackerel
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 3.733g 4.176g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 4.3g 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
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.106g Mackerel
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 Mackerel
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
217%
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 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)
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. 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.