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Fish sticks vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fish sticks and Smoked salmon

  • Fish sticks are richer in Vitamin E , yet Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Smoked salmon is 114% higher.
  • Fish sticks contain 5 times more Vitamin E than Smoked salmon. Fish sticks contain 6.88mg of Vitamin E , while Smoked salmon contains 1.35mg.
  • Smoked salmon contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.

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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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
7
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +970.6%
Contains more Copper +289.8%
Contains more Selenium +106.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.85
Equal in Potassium - 175
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +970.6%
Contains more Copper +289.8%
Contains more Selenium +106.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.85
Equal in Potassium - 175

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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
5
:
6
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Vitamin E +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +239.6%
Fish sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +239.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
3
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Fats +275.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Water +45.5%
Contains more Other +237.5%
Fish sticks
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Fats +275.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Water +45.5%
Contains more Other +237.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
1
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +686.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +686.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%

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 Smoked salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Smoked salmon Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 16.23g 4.32g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 117kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g 0g Smoked salmon
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 11mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.85mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Fish sticks
Phosphorus 191mg 164mg Fish sticks
Potassium 185mg 175mg Fish sticks
Sodium 402mg 672mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0.42mg 0.31mg Fish sticks
Copper 0.059mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.182mg 0.017mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 18IU 87IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 6.88mg 1.35mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.023mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.101mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 24µg 2µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.1µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.372mg 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 0.852mg 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 0.795mg 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.296mg 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.5mg 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.23mg 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 28mg 23mg Smoked salmon
Trans Fat 0.124g Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 3.733g 0.929g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 2.023g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.995g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Smoked salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Fish sticks
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $14)
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.