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Rockfish vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rockfish and Fish sticks different?

  • Rockfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E.
  • Rockfish covers your daily need of Selenium 110% more than Fish sticks.
  • Rockfish contains 183 times more Vitamin D than Fish sticks. Rockfish contains 183IU of Vitamin D, while Fish sticks contain 1IU.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types were used in this article.

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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 24% 5.1% 41% 14% 14% 12% 106% 12% 1.7% 416%
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 +32%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +385.4%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1300%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg

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% 0.96% 8.8% 138% 6.8% 52% 54% 24% 56% 199% 0% 7.5% 43%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +65.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 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 +101.9%
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%
Contains more FatsFats +901.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 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 -88.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +585.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1513.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Fish sticks Opinion
Calories 109kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Protein 22.23g 11.01g Rockfish
Fats 1.62g 16.23g Fish sticks
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 61mg 28mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 183IU 1IU Rockfish
Magnesium 33mg 25mg Rockfish
Calcium 17mg 16mg Rockfish
Potassium 467mg 185mg Rockfish
Iron 0.36mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Sugar 0g 1.65g Rockfish
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Copper 0.041mg 0.059mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0.43mg 0.42mg Rockfish
Starch 0g 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 248mg 191mg Rockfish
Sodium 89mg 402mg Rockfish
Vitamin A 16IU 18IU Fish sticks
Vitamin A 5µg 4µg Rockfish
Vitamin E 0.44mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 4.6µg 0µg Rockfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 76.2µg 15.7µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.116mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 1.536mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.272mg Rockfish
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.078mg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 0.96µg Rockfish
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 10µg 24µg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.025g 0.124g Rockfish
Choline 78.7mg 42.8mg Rockfish
Saturated Fat 0.42g 3.733g Rockfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 7.824g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.122mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg 0.372mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.429mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.835mg 0.852mg Rockfish
Lysine 2.188mg 0.795mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.707mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 0.47mg Rockfish
Valine 1.106mg 0.5mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.502mg 0.23mg Rockfish
Fructose 0g 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.05g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.088g Rockfish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.004g Rockfish
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.003g Rockfish
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
Rockfish 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
45%
Rockfish
33%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.313g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.