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Fish sticks vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fish sticks and Tuna salad

  • Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily Selenium needs 46% more than Fish sticks.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tuna salad is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, tuna salad.

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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
4
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5
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +355%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +145.8%
Contains more Selenium +162.4%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Equal in Potassium - 178
Equal in Sodium - 402
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +355%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +145.8%
Contains more Selenium +162.4%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Equal in Potassium - 178
Equal in Sodium - 402

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
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.081
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 salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.081

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Fats +75.3%
Contains more Carbs +130.2%
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +33.1%
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 salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Fats +75.3%
Contains more Carbs +130.2%
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +33.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
1
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.887
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.887

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 9.41g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 16.23g 9.26g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 9.41g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 187kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Tuna salad
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 17mg Tuna salad
Iron 0.84mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Fish sticks
Phosphorus 191mg 178mg Fish sticks
Potassium 185mg 178mg Fish sticks
Sodium 402mg 402mg
Zinc 0.42mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.059mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.182mg 0.04mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 18IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.031mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.07mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.26mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 24µg 8µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.372mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 0.852mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 0.795mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.296mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.5mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.23mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 28mg 13mg Tuna salad
Trans Fat 0.124g Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 3.733g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.055g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.014g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 2.887g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 4.122g 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 Tuna salad
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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (402 mg)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.