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Shad vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shad and Fish sticks

  • Shad has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, however, Fish sticks has more Vitamin B12.
  • Shad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 58% more.
  • Shad has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Fish sticks. Shad has 0.462mg of Vitamin B6, while Fish sticks have 0.078mg.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shad, american, 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.
Shad
Shad
9
:
1
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.7%
Contains more Potassium +165.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.9%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Contains more Manganese +237%
Shad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
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 +275%
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.7%
Contains more Potassium +165.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.9%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Contains more Manganese +237%

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.
Shad
Shad
6
:
5
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +601.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.3%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +585.7%
Shad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
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 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +601.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.3%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +585.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
Shad
3
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +97.2%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Fats - 16.23
Shad
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 Protein +97.2%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Fats - 16.23

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 21.71g 11.01g Shad
Fats 17.65g 16.23g Shad
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 252kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Shad
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 60mg 16mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.84mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 25mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 191mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 185mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 402mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.42mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.059mg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 46.8µg 15.7µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 18IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 4µg Shad
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.122mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.116mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 1.536mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.272mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.078mg Shad
Folate 17µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.96µg Fish sticks
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.122mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.372mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.429mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 0.852mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 0.795mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.296mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.47mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.5mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.23mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Shad
Saturated Fat 3.733g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shad 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
43%
Shad
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shad
Shad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.