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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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
3
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7
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Copper +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.3%
Contains more Potassium +184.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Selenium +589.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.92
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Copper +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.3%
Contains more Potassium +184.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Selenium +589.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.92
Equal in Zinc - 0.45

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
3
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8
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin E +2272.4%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.134
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2272.4%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +144.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.134

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +2650.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +164.8%
Contains more Water +39.4%
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
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +2650.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +164.8%
Contains more Water +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2213.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4370.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2213.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4370.9%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Fish sticks Tuna
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 16.23g 0.59g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 130kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g 0g Tuna
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 4mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 191mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 185mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 402mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.42mg 0.45mg Tuna
Copper 0.059mg 0.043mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.013mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 18IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 6.88mg 0.29mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 24µg 2µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.1µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.372mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0.852mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.795mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.296mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.5mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.23mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 28mg 47mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g 0.02g Tuna
Saturated Fat 3.733g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.015g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 0.138g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.175g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g 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 Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.