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Fish sticks vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fish sticks and Flatfish?

  • Fish sticks are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Iron, and Manganese, while Flatfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Fish sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 41% higher.
  • Flatfish has 11 times less Manganese than Fish sticks. Fish sticks have 0.182mg of Manganese, while Flatfish has 0.017mg.
  • Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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
5
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5
Flatfish
Flatfish
Contains more Iron +265.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Copper +156.5%
Contains more Manganese +970.6%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains more Selenium +107.6%
Equal in Potassium - 197
Equal in Sodium - 363
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Flatfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Contains more Iron +265.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Copper +156.5%
Contains more Manganese +970.6%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.8%
Contains more Selenium +107.6%
Equal in Potassium - 197
Equal in Sodium - 363
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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
7
:
4
Flatfish
Flatfish
Contains more Vitamin E +793.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.5%
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%
Flatfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +793.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
3
:
2
Flatfish
Flatfish
Contains more Fats +584.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +38.4%
Contains more Water +63.9%
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
Flatfish
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +584.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +38.4%
Contains more Water +63.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
1
Flatfish
Flatfish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +386%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1604.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Flatfish
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +386%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1604.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Flatfish Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 15.24g Flatfish
Fats 16.23g 2.37g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 86kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g 0g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g 0g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g 0g Flatfish
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 25mg Flatfish
Iron 0.84mg 0.23mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Fish sticks
Phosphorus 191mg 309mg Flatfish
Potassium 185mg 197mg Flatfish
Sodium 402mg 363mg Flatfish
Zinc 0.42mg 0.39mg Fish sticks
Copper 0.059mg 0.023mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.017mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 32.6µg Flatfish
Vitamin A 18IU 37IU Flatfish
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 12µg Flatfish
Vitamin E 6.88mg 0.77mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 0µg 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.026mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.025mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 1.278mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.227mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.115mg Flatfish
Folate 24µg 6µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.31µg Flatfish
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.1µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.197mg Flatfish
Threonine 0.372mg 0.719mg Flatfish
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.754mg Flatfish
Leucine 0.852mg 1.335mg Flatfish
Lysine 0.795mg 1.561mg Flatfish
Methionine 0.296mg 0.56mg Flatfish
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.624mg Flatfish
Valine 0.5mg 0.8mg Flatfish
Histidine 0.23mg 0.374mg Flatfish
Cholesterol 28mg 56mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g 0.014g Flatfish
Saturated Fat 3.733g 0.542g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.132g Flatfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.168g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.034g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 0.657g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.459g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.006g Flatfish
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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is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Flatfish
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
31%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
43%
Flatfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flatfish
Flatfish contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.