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Sockeye salmon vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sockeye salmon and Fish sticks

  • Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 146% more than Fish sticks.
  • Sockeye salmon has 670 times more Vitamin D than Fish sticks. While Sockeye salmon has 670IU of Vitamin D, Fish sticks have only 1IU.
  • Sockeye salmon has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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 +44%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +31%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1300%

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% 12% 20% 501% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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 AVitamin A +972.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +559%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +960.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +365.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +594.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4600%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +140.5%
Contains more WaterWater +36%
Contains more FatsFats +191.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +158.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 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 -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +71.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +489.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Fish sticks Opinion
Calories 156kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Protein 26.48g 11.01g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 16.23g Fish sticks
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 61mg 28mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 670IU 1IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 25mg Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 16mg Fish sticks
Potassium 436mg 185mg Sockeye salmon
Iron 0.52mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Sugar 0g 1.65g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Copper 0.076mg 0.059mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 0.42mg Sockeye salmon
Starch 0g 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 305mg 191mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 402mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 18IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 58µg 4µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 35.5µg 15.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.122mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.116mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 1.536mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.272mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.078mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0.96µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 7µg 24µg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.023g 0.124g Sockeye salmon
Choline 112.6mg 42.8mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 3.733g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 7.824g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.122mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.372mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.429mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 0.852mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 0.795mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.296mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.47mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 0.5mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.23mg Sockeye salmon
Fructose 0g 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.05g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.088g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.004g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.003g Sockeye salmon
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
Sockeye salmon 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
132%
Sockeye salmon
33%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.764g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.

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