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Mahimahi vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mahimahi and fish sticks

  • Mahimahi has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and potassium, while fish sticks have more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Mahimahi's daily need coverage for selenium is 57% higher.
  • Fish sticks contain 6 times less vitamin B6 than mahimahi. Mahimahi contains 0.462mg of vitamin B6, while fish sticks contain 0.078mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fish sticks is lower.
  • Mahimahi has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mahimahi is 0, while the glycemic index of fish sticks is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mahimahi, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 5.7% 47% 54% 18% 16% 78% 15% 2.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.1%
Contains more IronIron +72.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +857.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~191mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 0% 0% 5.8% 20% 139% 52% 107% 86% 0% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +383.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +39.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.4%
Contains more WaterWater +43.9%
Contains more OtherOther +160%
Contains more FatsFats +1703.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 26% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.211 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1960%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3608.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mahimahi Fish sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Fish sticks DV% diff.
Selenium 46.8µg 15.7µg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 7.824g 51%
Vitamin E 6.88mg 46%
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 1.536mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.078mg 30%
Protein 23.72g 11.01g 25%
Fats 0.9g 16.23g 24%
Cholesterol 94mg 28mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.241g 3.733g 16%
Sodium 113mg 402mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.272mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 0.96µg 11%
Potassium 533mg 185mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 3.193g 8%
Choline 42.8mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.122mg 8%
Calories 109kcal 277kcal 8%
Iron 1.45mg 0.84mg 8%
Starch 20.46g 8%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.182mg 7%
Carbs 0g 21.66g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin A 62µg 4µg 6%
Folate 6µg 24µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Magnesium 38mg 25mg 3%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.42mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.116mg 2%
Phosphorus 183mg 191mg 1%
Copper 0.053mg 0.059mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 20.16g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Calcium 19mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.124g N/A
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.122mg 0%
Threonine 1.04mg 0.372mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.093mg 0.429mg 0%
Leucine 1.928mg 0.852mg 0%
Lysine 2.178mg 0.795mg 0%
Methionine 0.702mg 0.296mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.47mg 0%
Valine 1.222mg 0.5mg 0%
Histidine 0.698mg 0.23mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.088g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.004g 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 N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi Fish sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Mahimahi
33%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/nutrients
  2. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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