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Fish sticks vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish sticks and Roe

  • Roe is richer than Fish sticks in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roe is 441% higher.
  • Fish sticks contain 3 times more Sodium than Roe. Fish sticks contain 402mg of Sodium, while Roe contains 117mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, roe, mixed species, 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%
Roe
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +204.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Iron ~0.77mg

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%
Roe
Roe
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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 55% 18% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +718.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1102.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
~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
Roe
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +97.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1028.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.9%
Contains more WaterWater +18.4%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%

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
Roe
Roe
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Roe
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Roe Opinion
Calories 277kcal 204kcal Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 28.62g Roe
Fats 16.23g 8.23g Fish sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 20.16g 1.92g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 1.92g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 28mg 479mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 26mg Roe
Calcium 16mg 28mg Roe
Potassium 185mg 283mg Roe
Iron 0.84mg 0.77mg Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Roe
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Copper 0.059mg 0.128mg Roe
Zinc 0.42mg 1.28mg Roe
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 191mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 402mg 117mg Roe
Vitamin A 18IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 4µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.013mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.185mg Roe
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 24µg 92µg Roe
Trans Fat 0.124g Roe
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 3.733g 1.866g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 2.129g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 3.404g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.372mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 0.852mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 0.795mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.296mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 0.5mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.23mg 0.778mg Roe
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.105g Roe
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 Roe
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
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 451mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $100)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.