Fish sticks vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fish sticks and Tuna different?
- Fish sticks are richer in Vitamin E, while Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Potassium.
- Tuna covers your daily need of Selenium 168% more than Fish sticks.
- Fish sticks contain 24 times more Vitamin E than Tuna. Fish sticks contain 6.88mg of Vitamin E, while Tuna contains 0.29mg.
- Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat.
Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +184.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +589.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +2272.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1336.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1230.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +144.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +81.3% |
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:
29.15 g
Fats:
0.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.98 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2650.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.4% |
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
0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2213.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4370.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.5% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 277kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 11.01g | 29.15g |
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| Fats | 16.23g | 0.59g |
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| Net carbs | 20.16g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 21.66g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 28mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU | 82IU |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 185mg | 527mg |
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| Iron | 0.84mg | 0.92mg |
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| Sugar | 1.65g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.45mg |
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| Starch | 20.46g |
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| Phosphorus | 191mg | 333mg |
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| Sodium | 402mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 18IU | 65IU |
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| Vitamin A | 4µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 6.88mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 15.7µg | 108.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.536mg | 22.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 1.038mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 2.35µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.124g | 0.02g |
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| Choline | 42.8mg | 77.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.733g | 0.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.193g | 0.138g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.824g | 0.175g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.122mg | 0.313mg |
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| Threonine | 0.372mg | 1.224mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 1.287mg |
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| Leucine | 0.852mg | 2.27mg |
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| Lysine | 0.795mg | 2.565mg |
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| Methionine | 0.296mg | 0.827mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.47mg | 1.091mg |
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| Valine | 0.5mg | 1.438mg |
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| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.822mg |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.05g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.088g | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
88%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
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.