Fish sticks vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fish sticks and lobster
- Fish sticks are higher in vitamin E and vitamin B1, yet lobster is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and calcium.
- Lobster covers your daily copper needs 166% more than fish sticks.
- Fish sticks contain 18 times more saturated fat than lobster. While fish sticks contain 3.733g of saturated fat, lobster contains only 0.208g.
- The glycemic index of lobster is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +189.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2527.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +864.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +365.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +588% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +430.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +582.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +512.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +49% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +89% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
19 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
78.11 g
Other:
2.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1787.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.824 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.208 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.34 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1162.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2201.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.059mg | 1.55mg | 166% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 73.1µg | 104% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.824g | 0.34g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 146mg | 39% |
| Vitamin E | 6.88mg | 1mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 4.05mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 1.667mg | 28% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 0.86g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 1.43µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.733g | 0.208g | 16% |
| Protein | 11.01g | 19g | 16% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 89kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 96mg | 8% |
| Starch | 20.46g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.017mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.023mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.193g | 0.253g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.84mg | 0.29mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 21.66g | 0g | 7% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 80.9mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.065mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 486mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.119mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.536mg | 1.83mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 230mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 185mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.16g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.124g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.122mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.372mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.852mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.795mg | 1.426mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.296mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.5mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.05g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.088g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g | 0.033g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
127%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lobster is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.525g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
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.