Cod vs fish sticks: which is healthier?
Cod is more nutrient-dense, scoring 73/100 against 34/100 for fish sticks. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cod
105 kcal per 100 g. 1 fillet: 180 g
Higher scoreFish sticks
277 kcal per 100 g. 3 sticks: 84 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCod105 vs 277 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinCod23 vs 11 g per 100 g
- More fiberFish sticks0 vs 1.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarCod0 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumCod244 vs 185 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatCod0.2 vs 3.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cod, 100 g | Fish sticks, 100 g | Cod, 180 g | Fish sticks, 84 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | 277 kcal | 189 kcal | 233 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g | 11 g | 41 g | 9.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 22 g | 0 g | 18 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 1.6 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 1.5 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 16 g | 1.5 g | 14 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 3.7 g | 0.3 g | 3.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 0 mg | 1.8 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 14 µg | 4 µg | 25 µg | 3.4 µg |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 185 mg | 439 mg | 155 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.8 mg | 0.9 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 16 mg | 25 mg | 13 mg |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 25 mg | 76 mg | 21 mg |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 402 mg | 140 mg | 338 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.