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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 for roe is 441% higher.
  • Fish sticks contain 3 times more sodium than roe. Fish sticks contain 402mg of sodium, while roe contains 117mg.
  • Roe has a lower glycemic index than fish sticks.

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% 1.3% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
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% 30% 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 +2175%
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
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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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 11.54µg 441%
Cholesterol 28mg 479mg 150%
Selenium 15.7µg 51.7µg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.949mg 64%
Vitamin E 6.88mg 46%
Phosphorus 191mg 515mg 46%
Protein 11.01g 28.62g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 3.404g 29%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 1.154mg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Folate 24µg 92µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.277mg 13%
Fats 16.23g 8.23g 12%
Sodium 402mg 117mg 12%
Vitamin A 4µg 91µg 10%
Saturated fat 3.733g 1.866g 8%
Starch 20.46g 8%
Choline 42.8mg 8%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.28mg 8%
Copper 0.059mg 0.128mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.185mg 8%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.013mg 7%
Carbs 21.66g 1.92g 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Calories 277kcal 204kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 2.192mg 4%
Potassium 185mg 283mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.193g 2.129g 3%
Iron 0.84mg 0.77mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 20.16g 1.92g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.124g N/A
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.372mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 0.852mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.795mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.296mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.5mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.23mg 0.778mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.105g 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 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
157%
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.