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Fish sticks vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fish sticks and Sardine

  • Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E , yet Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 333% more than Fish sticks.
  • Fish sticks contain 3 times more Vitamin E than Sardine. While Fish sticks contain 6.88mg of Vitamin E , Sardine contains only 2.04mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fish sticks are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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
1
:
9
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Manganese +68.5%
Contains more Calcium +2287.5%
Contains more Iron +247.6%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Zinc +211.9%
Contains more Copper +215.3%
Contains more Selenium +235.7%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Manganese +68.5%
Contains more Calcium +2287.5%
Contains more Iron +247.6%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Zinc +211.9%
Contains more Copper +215.3%
Contains more Selenium +235.7%

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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
4
:
7
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin E +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +831.3%
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%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +831.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Fats +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +123.6%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +170%
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
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Fats +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +123.6%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Contains more Other +170%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
1
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 16.23g 11.45g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 208kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g 0g Sardine
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.84mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 25mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 191mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 185mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 402mg 307mg Sardine
Zinc 0.42mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.059mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.182mg 0.108mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 18IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 6.88mg 2.04mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.08mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 24µg 10µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2.6µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.372mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.852mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.795mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.296mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.5mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.23mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 28mg 142mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Sardine
Saturated Fat 3.733g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 5.148g 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 Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.