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Fish sticks vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fish sticks and Herring?

  • Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E , yet Herring is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 508% more.
  • Fish sticks have 5 times more Vitamin E than Herring. While Fish sticks have 6.88mg of Vitamin E , Herring has only 1.37mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Herring is lower.

We used Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types 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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
1
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9
Herring
Herring
Contains more Manganese +355%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +67.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Potassium +126.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +202.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Herring
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Contains more Manganese +355%
Contains more Calcium +362.5%
Contains more Iron +67.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Potassium +126.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +202.4%
Contains more Copper +100%
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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
4
:
8
Herring
Herring
Contains more Vitamin E +402.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1268.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.112
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%
Herring
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +402.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1268.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.112

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
3
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2
Herring
Herring
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.1%
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Water +29.6%
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
Herring
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.1%
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Water +29.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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2
Herring
Herring
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Herring
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Herring Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 23.03g Herring
Fats 16.23g 11.59g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 203kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g 0g Herring
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 74mg Herring
Iron 0.84mg 1.41mg Herring
Magnesium 25mg 41mg Herring
Phosphorus 191mg 303mg Herring
Potassium 185mg 419mg Herring
Sodium 402mg 115mg Herring
Zinc 0.42mg 1.27mg Herring
Copper 0.059mg 0.118mg Herring
Manganese 0.182mg 0.04mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 46.8µg Herring
Vitamin A 18IU 120IU Herring
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 36µg Herring
Vitamin E 6.88mg 1.37mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.112mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 4.124mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.348mg Herring
Folate 24µg 12µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.1µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 0.372mg 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 0.852mg 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 0.795mg 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.296mg 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.899mg Herring
Valine 0.5mg 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.23mg 0.678mg Herring
Cholesterol 28mg 77mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Herring
Saturated Fat 3.733g 2.615g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.071g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 2.735g 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 Herring
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
179%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herring
Herring is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herring
Herring is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herring
Herring is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.