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Fish sticks vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sticks and Milkfish different?

  • Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Milkfish is 96% higher.
  • Milkfish has less Sodium.

Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, milkfish, 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.
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 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
Contains more IronIron +104.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +306.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~208mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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% 1.1% 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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +240.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +88.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.1%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%
Contains more OtherOther +51.3%

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 Milkfish
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 Milkfish Opinion
Calories 277kcal 190kcal Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 16.23g 8.63g Fish sticks
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 28mg 67mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 38mg Milkfish
Calcium 16mg 65mg Milkfish
Potassium 185mg 374mg Milkfish
Iron 0.84mg 0.41mg Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Milkfish
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Copper 0.059mg 0.044mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0.42mg 1.05mg Milkfish
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 191mg 208mg Milkfish
Sodium 402mg 92mg Milkfish
Vitamin A 18IU 109IU Milkfish
Vitamin A 4µg 33µg Milkfish
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.026mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 16.2µg Milkfish
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.016mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.069mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 3.27µg Milkfish
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 24µg 18µg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Milkfish
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 3.733g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 0.372mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 0.852mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 0.795mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.296mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 0.5mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.23mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Milkfish
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
59%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.