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Trout vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Trout and Fish sticks different?

  • Trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Trout covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 131% more than Fish sticks.
  • Trout contains 759 times more Vitamin D than Fish sticks. Trout contains 759IU of Vitamin D, while Fish sticks contain 1IU.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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.
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.4%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +79%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Equal in Copper - 0.059
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.4%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +79%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Equal in Copper - 0.059

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.
Trout
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Contains more Vitamin A +1572.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +631.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +394.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +328.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +146.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 56% 570% 10% 36% 25% 125% 120% 90% 9% 514% 1%
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 +1572.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +631.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +394.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +328.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +146.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +116.2%
Contains more Water +38.8%
Contains more Fats +119.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1500%
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 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 Protein +116.2%
Contains more Water +38.8%
Contains more Fats +119.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.9%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trout Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 23.8g 11.01g Trout
Fats 7.38g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 168kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 0g 1.65g Trout
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 30mg 16mg Trout
Iron 0.36mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 30mg 25mg Trout
Phosphorus 270mg 191mg Trout
Potassium 450mg 185mg Trout
Sodium 61mg 402mg Trout
Zinc 0.54mg 0.42mg Trout
Copper 0.055mg 0.059mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.013mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 28.1µg 15.7µg Trout
Vitamin A 301IU 18IU Trout
Vitamin A RAE 100µg 4µg Trout
Vitamin E 2.79mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 759IU 1IU Trout
Vitamin D 19µg 0µg Trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.122mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 1.536mg Trout
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 0.272mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.078mg Trout
Folate 12µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 0.96µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.122mg Trout
Threonine 1.092mg 0.372mg Trout
Isoleucine 1.148mg 0.429mg Trout
Leucine 2.025mg 0.852mg Trout
Lysine 2.287mg 0.795mg Trout
Methionine 0.738mg 0.296mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 0.47mg Trout
Valine 1.283mg 0.5mg Trout
Histidine 0.733mg 0.23mg Trout
Cholesterol 70mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.124g Trout
Saturated Fat 1.651g 3.733g Trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g 0.088g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g 0.05g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.004g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g 7.824g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g 0.003g Trout
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
Trout 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
131%
Trout
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trout
Trout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trout
Trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trout
Trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
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.

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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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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