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

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A recap on differences between fish sticks and ling fish

  • Fish sticks are higher in vitamin B12, yet ling fish is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Ling fish covers your daily selenium needs 57% more than fish sticks.
  • Fish sticks contain 2 times more sodium than ling fish. While fish sticks contain 402mg of sodium, ling fish contains only 173mg.
  • The glycemic index of ling fish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, ling, 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 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +378.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +224%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +139%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.83mg

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% 1.3% 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 0% 12% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +775%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.127mg

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% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +1879.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +68.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.2%
Contains more WaterWater +49.3%

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 Ling fish
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Ling fish DV% diff.
Selenium 15.7µg 46.8µg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 52%
Vitamin E 6.88mg 46%
Protein 11.01g 24.35g 27%
Fats 16.23g 0.82g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.351mg 21%
Saturated fat 3.733g 17%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.65µg 13%
Magnesium 25mg 81mg 13%
Sodium 402mg 173mg 10%
Potassium 185mg 486mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.231mg 9%
Copper 0.059mg 0.141mg 9%
Phosphorus 191mg 254mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 2.801mg 8%
Choline 42.8mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.193g 8%
Calories 277kcal 111kcal 8%
Starch 20.46g 8%
Cholesterol 28mg 51mg 8%
Carbs 21.66g 0g 7%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.038mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Zinc 0.42mg 1mg 5%
Folate 24µg 8µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin A 4µg 35µg 3%
Calcium 16mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.369mg 2%
Net carbs 20.16g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Iron 0.84mg 0.83mg 0%
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.127mg 0%
Trans fat 0.124g N/A
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.273mg 0%
Threonine 0.372mg 1.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.122mg 0%
Leucine 0.852mg 1.979mg 0%
Lysine 0.795mg 2.236mg 0%
Methionine 0.296mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.5mg 1.254mg 0%
Histidine 0.23mg 0.717mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Ling fish
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
26%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.