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Fish sticks vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sticks and Grouper fish different?

  • Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Grouper fish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Grouper fish is 57% higher.
  • Fish sticks contain 19 times more Vitamin B2 than Grouper fish. While Fish sticks contain 0.116mg of Vitamin B2, Grouper fish contains only 0.006mg.
  • Grouper fish has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +33.6%
Contains more Copper +31.1%
Contains more Manganese +1416.7%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Potassium +156.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.6%
Contains more Copper +31.1%
Contains more Manganese +1416.7%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Potassium +156.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1148.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +220%
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Water +48.2%
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Fats +1148.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +220%
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Water +48.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1091.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1841.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1091.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1841.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Grouper fish Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 24.84g Grouper fish
Fats 16.23g 1.3g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 118kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Grouper fish
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 21mg Grouper fish
Iron 0.84mg 1.14mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 25mg 37mg Grouper fish
Phosphorus 191mg 143mg Fish sticks
Potassium 185mg 475mg Grouper fish
Sodium 402mg 53mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.42mg 0.51mg Grouper fish
Copper 0.059mg 0.045mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.012mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 46.8µg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 18IU 165IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 50µg Grouper fish
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.081mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.006mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 0.381mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.87mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.35mg Grouper fish
Folate 24µg 10µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.69µg Fish sticks
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.278mg Grouper fish
Threonine 0.372mg 1.089mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.145mg Grouper fish
Leucine 0.852mg 2.019mg Grouper fish
Lysine 0.795mg 2.282mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.296mg 0.735mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.97mg Grouper fish
Valine 0.5mg 1.28mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.23mg 0.731mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 28mg 47mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 3.733g 0.299g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.213g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.035g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.017g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 0.268g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.403g 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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is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Grouper fish
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
22%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.434g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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