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Fish sticks vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fish sticks and steelhead trout different?

  • Fish sticks are richer in vitamin E, manganese, and fiber, while steelhead trout is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Steelhead trout covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 201% more than fish sticks.
  • Steelhead trout is lower in sodium.
  • Fish sticks have a higher glycemic index (54) than steelhead trout (0).

Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) types were 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.
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 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Contains more IronIron +31.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1554.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Copper ~0.058mg

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% 6.7% 43% 227% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +503.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +96.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.7%
Contains more WaterWater +42.6%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +538.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59%

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 Steelhead trout
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Steelhead trout DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 5.79µg 201%
Vitamin D 0µg 15.1µg 76%
Vitamin D 1IU 604IU 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 1.225g 44%
Vitamin E 6.88mg 2.15mg 32%
Protein 11.01g 21.11g 20%
Selenium 15.7µg 26µg 19%
Sodium 402mg 118mg 12%
Fats 16.23g 8.26g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 10%
Saturated fat 3.733g 1.53g 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 59mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 9%
Choline 42.8mg 8%
Starch 20.46g 0g 8%
Phosphorus 191mg 249mg 8%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.011mg 7%
Carbs 21.66g 0g 7%
Folate 24µg 6%
Calories 277kcal 159kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 5%
Potassium 185mg 365mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg 4%
Iron 0.84mg 0.64mg 3%
Vitamin A 4µg 20µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.193g 2.223g 2%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.57mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 20.16g 0g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 1.65g 0g N/A
Copper 0.059mg 0.058mg 0%
Trans fat 0.124g N/A
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0%
Threonine 0.372mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0%
Leucine 0.852mg 0%
Lysine 0.795mg 0%
Methionine 0.296mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0%
Valine 0.5mg 0%
Histidine 0.23mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.376g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.54g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g 0.051g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.13g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.014g 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 Steelhead trout
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
77%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/nutrients

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

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