Salmon vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Salmon and Fish sticks
- Salmon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Fish sticks are richer in Vitamin E .
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Salmon is 88% higher.
- Salmon contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Fish sticks. Salmon contains 0.647mg of Vitamin B6, while Fish sticks contain 0.078mg.
- Fish sticks contain less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared.
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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.
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+31.9%
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Potassium
+107.6%
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Sodium
-84.8%
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Selenium
+163.7%
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Iron
+147.1%
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Copper
+20.4%
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Manganese
+1037.5%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+31.9%
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Potassium
+107.6%
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Sodium
-84.8%
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Selenium
+163.7%
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Iron
+147.1%
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Copper
+20.4%
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Manganese
+1037.5%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
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.
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Vitamin A
+1177.8%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+178.7%
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Vitamin B2
+16.4%
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Vitamin B3
+423.8%
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Vitamin B5
+442.3%
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Vitamin B6
+729.5%
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Folate
+41.7%
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Vitamin B12
+191.7%
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Vitamin E
+503.5%
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Vitamin K
+4600%
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Vitamin A
+1177.8%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+178.7%
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Vitamin B2
+16.4%
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Vitamin B3
+423.8%
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Vitamin B5
+442.3%
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Vitamin B6
+729.5%
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Folate
+41.7%
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Vitamin B12
+191.7%
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Vitamin E
+503.5%
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Vitamin K
+4600%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+100.7%
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Water
+30.8%
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Fats
+31.4%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+100%
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
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Protein
+100.7%
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Water
+30.8%
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Fats
+31.4%
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+100%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-35.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+71.8%
Saturated Fat:
2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.553 g
Saturated Fat:
3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.824 g
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Saturated Fat
-35.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+71.8%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 20.16g |
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| Protein | 22.1g | 11.01g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 16.23g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 21.66g |
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| Calories | 206kcal | 277kcal |
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| Starch | 20.46g |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.65g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.84mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 191mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 185mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 402mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.059mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.182mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg | 15.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 18IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 6.88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 1.536mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.078mg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 0.96µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 4.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.122mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.372mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 0.852mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 0.795mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.296mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.47mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 0.5mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.23mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 28mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.124g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 3.733g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.088g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 3.193g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 7.824g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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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
110%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.