Fish sticks vs tortilla chips: which is healthier?
Fish sticks are more nutrient-dense, scoring 34/100 against 27/100 for tortilla chips. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Fish sticks
277 kcal per 100 g. 3 sticks: 84 g
Higher scoreTortilla chips
472 kcal per 100 g. 1 oz (about 10 chips): 28 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesFish sticks277 vs 472 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinFish sticks11 vs 7.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberTortilla chips1.5 vs 5.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarTortilla chips1.6 vs 0.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even185 vs 182 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatTortilla chips3.7 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Fish sticks, 100 g | Tortilla chips, 100 g | Fish sticks, 84 g | Tortilla chips, 28 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 277 kcal | 472 kcal | 233 kcal | 132 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 7.1 g | 9.2 g | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g | 68 g | 18 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 0.8 g | 1.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5.4 g | 1.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 21 g | 14 g | 5.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g | 2.8 g | 3.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4 µg | 0 µg | 3.4 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 185 mg | 182 mg | 155 mg | 51 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 1.5 mg | 0.7 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 106 mg | 13 mg | 30 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 84 mg | 21 mg | 24 mg |
| Sodium | 402 mg | 328 mg | 338 mg | 92 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.