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Fish sticks vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fish sticks and oysters?

  • Fish sticks are richer in vitamin E, while oysters is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, and choline.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for zinc is 711% higher.
  • Oysters has 4 times less vitamin E than fish sticks. Fish sticks have 6.88mg of vitamin E, while oysters has 1.7mg.
  • Oysters is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fish sticks have a higher glycemic index (54) than oysters (0).

We used Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 25% 35% 12% 345% 1902% 2144% 83% 22% 77% 215%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +625%
Contains more IronIron +996.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +9572.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +18614.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +224.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg

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% 8.7% 34% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 14% 2188% 5% 11% 71%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +304.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +135%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1722.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +203.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +374.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.4%
Contains more WaterWater +58%
~equal in Protein ~11.42g
~equal in Other ~1.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +531%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +640.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 3% 3%
Starch: 20.46 g
Sucrose: 0.56 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0.58 g
Galactose: 0 g
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +2173.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +310%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Oysters
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Oysters DV% diff.
Zinc 0.42mg 78.6mg 711%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 17.5µg 689%
Copper 0.059mg 5.707mg 628%
Iron 0.84mg 9.21mg 105%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 1.056g 45%
Selenium 15.7µg 39.5µg 43%
Vitamin E 6.88mg 1.7mg 35%
Fats 16.23g 3.42g 20%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.591mg 18%
Cholesterol 28mg 79mg 17%
Choline 42.8mg 130mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.733g 0.948g 13%
Calcium 16mg 116mg 10%
Sodium 402mg 166mg 10%
Calories 277kcal 102kcal 9%
Starch 20.46g 0.9g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.193g 0.506g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.036mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Carbs 21.66g 5.45g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.18mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.447mg 4%
Folate 24µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin A 4µg 26µg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 1.85mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2µg 2%
Potassium 185mg 139mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.061mg 1%
Protein 11.01g 11.42g 1%
Net carbs 20.16g 5.45g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.65g 1.23g N/A
Phosphorus 191mg 194mg 0%
Trans fat 0.124g 0.068g N/A
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.372mg 0.046mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 0.852mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.795mg 0.762mg 0%
Methionine 0.296mg 0.257mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.413mg 0%
Valine 0.5mg 0.523mg 0%
Histidine 0.23mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.353g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.271g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g 0.061g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Oysters
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
188%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients

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

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