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Skipjack tuna vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Skipjack tuna and Fish sticks?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer than Fish sticks in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 108% more.
  • Skipjack tuna has 13 times more Vitamin B6 than Fish sticks. While Skipjack tuna has 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, Fish sticks have only 0.078mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fish sticks are lower.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types 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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
9
:
1
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +182.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +86.4%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Contains more Manganese +857.9%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 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 +131.3%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +182.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +86.4%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Contains more Manganese +857.9%

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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
7
:
5
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 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 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
3
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +156.2%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Other +413.8%
Contains more Fats +1158.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 +156.2%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Other +413.8%
Contains more Fats +1158.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
1
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1214%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1841.4%
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 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 -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1214%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1841.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skipjack tuna 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 Skipjack tuna Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 28.21g 11.01g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 132kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 37mg 16mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.84mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 25mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 191mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 185mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 402mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.42mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.059mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 46.8µg 15.7µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 18IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 4µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.116mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.536mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.272mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.078mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.96µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.372mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.429mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 0.852mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 0.795mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.296mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.47mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.5mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.23mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 3.733g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.088g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.05g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.004g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 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
Skipjack tuna 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.313g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.