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Oysters vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oysters and Fish sticks?

  • Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, and Choline, while Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 711% higher.
  • Fish sticks have 97 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters has 5.707mg of Copper, while Fish sticks have 0.059mg.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Oysters
Oysters
9
:
1
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Calcium +625%
Contains more Iron +996.4%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +18614.3%
Contains more Copper +9572.9%
Contains more Manganese +224.7%
Contains more Selenium +151.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 191
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Calcium +625%
Contains more Iron +996.4%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +18614.3%
Contains more Copper +9572.9%
Contains more Manganese +224.7%
Contains more Selenium +151.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 191

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.
Oysters
Oysters
5
:
5
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1722.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +304.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +135%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1722.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +304.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +135%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
3
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Water +58%
Contains more Fats +374.6%
Contains more Carbs +297.4%
Equal in Protein - 11.01
Equal in Other - 1.6
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
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
Contains more Water +58%
Contains more Fats +374.6%
Contains more Carbs +297.4%
Equal in Protein - 11.01
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
1
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +531%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.9%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +531%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
1
:
5
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Glucose +310%
Contains more Starch +2173.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Oysters
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Fish sticks
92% 3% 3%
Starch: 20.46 g
Sucrose: 0.56 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0.58 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +310%
Contains more Starch +2173.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 11.42g 11.01g Oysters
Fats 3.42g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 5.45g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 102kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 0.9g 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0g 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.23g 1.65g Oysters
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 116mg 16mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.84mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 25mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 191mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 185mg Fish sticks
Sodium 166mg 402mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 0.42mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.059mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.182mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 15.7µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 18IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 4µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 2IU 1IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.116mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.536mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.272mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.078mg Fish sticks
Folate 14µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0.96µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.122mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg 0.372mg Fish sticks
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.429mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg 0.852mg Fish sticks
Lysine 0.762mg 0.795mg Fish sticks
Methionine 0.257mg 0.296mg Fish sticks
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.47mg Fish sticks
Valine 0.523mg 0.5mg Oysters
Histidine 0.22mg 0.23mg Fish sticks
Cholesterol 79mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.124g Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.948g 3.733g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.088g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.05g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.004g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 7.824g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters Fish sticks
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
197%
Oysters
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.