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Potato sticks vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato sticks and Fish sticks

  • Potato sticks have more Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, however, Fish sticks have more Vitamin B12.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 53% more.
  • Potato sticks have 7 times more Potassium than Fish sticks. Potato sticks have 1237mg of Potassium, while Fish sticks have 185mg.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato sticks 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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
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 +156%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +568.6%
Contains more IronIron +170.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.8%

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +370.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.116mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 FatsFats +112%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.1%
Contains more OtherOther +112.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Fish sticks Opinion
Calories 522kcal 277kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 11.01g Fish sticks
Fats 34.4g 16.23g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 20.16g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 21.66g Potato sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 64mg 25mg Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 16mg Potato sticks
Potassium 1237mg 185mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 0.84mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 1.65g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 1.5g Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.059mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 0.42mg Potato sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 172mg 191mg Fish sticks
Sodium 633mg 402mg Fish sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Fish sticks
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Fish sticks
Vitamin E 9.11mg 6.88mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.182mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 15.7µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.116mg
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 1.536mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.272mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.078mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.96µg Fish sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg 4.7µg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 24µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 3.733g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 3.193g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 7.824g Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg Fish sticks
Threonine 0.372mg Fish sticks
Isoleucine 0.429mg Fish sticks
Leucine 0.852mg Fish sticks
Lysine 0.795mg Fish sticks
Methionine 0.296mg Fish sticks
Phenylalanine 0.47mg Fish sticks
Valine 0.5mg Fish sticks
Histidine 0.23mg Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.05g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.088g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks 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
53%
Potato sticks
33%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.147g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.