Fish sticks vs. Tilapia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fish sticks and tilapia different?
- Fish sticks are higher in vitamin E and manganese; however, tilapia is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for tilapia is 70% higher.
- Fish sticks contain 9 times more vitamin E than tilapia. While fish sticks contain 6.88mg of vitamin E, tilapia contains only 0.79mg.
- Tilapia has less sodium.
- Tilapia has a lower glycemic index (0) than fish sticks (54).
Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, tilapia, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +391.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +246.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +770.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +422.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +144.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
26.15 g
Fats:
2.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
71.59 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +512.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-510.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.824 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.6 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +234.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1204% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 15.7µg | 54.4µg | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.824g | 0.6g | 48% |
| Vitamin E | 6.88mg | 0.79mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 1.86µg | 38% |
| Protein | 11.01g | 26.15g | 30% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 2.65g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.536mg | 4.745mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.7µg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 150IU | 19% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 56mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.733g | 0.94g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 57mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 0.664mg | 8% |
| Starch | 20.46g | 8% | |
| Calories | 277kcal | 128kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 21.66g | 0g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 380mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.193g | 0.955g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.037mg | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 204mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.84mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 51.3mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 20.16g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.122mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.372mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 1.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.852mg | 2.04mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.795mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.296mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.5mg | 1.28mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.05g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.088g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.06g | 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 | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g | N/A |
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilapia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilapia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.793g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilapia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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