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Fish sticks vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sticks and Snapper different?

  • Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Snapper is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Snapper is 106% higher.
  • Fish sticks contain 29 times more Vitamin B2 than Snapper. While Fish sticks contain 0.116mg of Vitamin B2, Snapper contains only 0.004mg.
  • Snapper has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
3
:
7
Snapper
Snapper
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Manganese +970.6%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Potassium +182.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Selenium +212.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Zinc - 0.44
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Snapper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Manganese +970.6%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Potassium +182.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Selenium +212.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Zinc - 0.44

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
7
:
5
Snapper
Snapper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +538.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +264.6%
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%
Snapper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +538.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +264.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
3
Snapper
Snapper
Contains more Fats +843.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +138.9%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Equal in Other - 1.63
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
Snapper
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Fats +843.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +138.9%
Contains more Water +42.1%
Equal in Other - 1.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
1
Snapper
Snapper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +891.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1230.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Snapper
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +891.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1230.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%

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 Snapper
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 Snapper Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 16.23g 1.72g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 128kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Snapper
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 40mg Snapper
Iron 0.84mg 0.24mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 37mg Snapper
Phosphorus 191mg 201mg Snapper
Potassium 185mg 522mg Snapper
Sodium 402mg 57mg Snapper
Zinc 0.42mg 0.44mg Snapper
Copper 0.059mg 0.046mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.017mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 49µg Snapper
Vitamin A 18IU 115IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 35µg Snapper
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.053mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.004mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 0.346mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.87mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.46mg Snapper
Folate 24µg 6µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 3.5µg Snapper
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 0.372mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 0.852mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 0.795mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.296mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 0.5mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.23mg 0.774mg Snapper
Cholesterol 28mg 47mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Snapper
Saturated Fat 3.733g 0.365g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.048g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.022g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 0.322g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.588g 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 Snapper
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
53%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.368g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.