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Anchovy vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Anchovy and Sucker fish different?

  • Anchovy is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, while Sucker fish is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Anchovy covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 79% more than Sucker fish.
  • Anchovy contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Sucker fish. Anchovy contains 0.256mg of Vitamin B2, while Sucker fish contains 0.085mg.

Fish, anchovy, european, raw and Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat 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.
Anchovy
Anchovy
5
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5
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Calcium +63.3%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Zinc +79.2%
Contains more Selenium +125.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +998.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Anchovy
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 122% 30% 75% 34% 14% 47% 71% 10% 200%
Sucker fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Calcium +63.3%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Zinc +79.2%
Contains more Selenium +125.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +998.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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.
Anchovy
Anchovy
5
:
5
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +859.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +292%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.5%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +272.6%
Anchovy
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 12% 0% 0% 14% 60% 263% 39% 33% 7% 78% 1%
Sucker fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 0% 3% 20% 28% 52% 54% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +859.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +292%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.5%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +272.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Anchovy
Anchovy
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3
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Fats +63%
Equal in Protein - 21.49
Equal in Water - 73.99
Equal in Other - 1.55
Anchovy
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
Sucker fish
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Contains more Fats +63%
Equal in Protein - 21.49
Equal in Water - 73.99
Equal in Other - 1.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Anchovy
Anchovy
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1
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Anchovy
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.637 g
Sucker fish
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Anchovy Sucker fish Opinion
Protein 20.35g 21.49g Sucker fish
Fats 4.84g 2.97g Anchovy
Calories 131kcal 119kcal Anchovy
Calcium 147mg 90mg Anchovy
Iron 3.25mg 1.67mg Anchovy
Magnesium 41mg 38mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 174mg 269mg Sucker fish
Potassium 383mg 487mg Sucker fish
Sodium 104mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 1.72mg 0.96mg Anchovy
Copper 0.211mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.07mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 36.5µg 16.2µg Anchovy
Vitamin A 50IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 59µg Sucker fish
Vitamin E 0.57mg Anchovy
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.012mg Anchovy
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.085mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 14.024mg 1.462mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.231mg Sucker fish
Folate 9µg 17µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 0.62µg 2.31µg Sucker fish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.228mg 0.241mg Sucker fish
Threonine 0.892mg 0.942mg Sucker fish
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.99mg Sucker fish
Leucine 1.654mg 1.746mg Sucker fish
Lysine 1.869mg 1.973mg Sucker fish
Methionine 0.602mg 0.636mg Sucker fish
Phenylalanine 0.794mg 0.839mg Sucker fish
Valine 1.048mg 1.107mg Sucker fish
Histidine 0.599mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Cholesterol 60mg 53mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 1.282g 0.579g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.911g 0.371g Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.538g 0.244g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.029g 0.094g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.182g 0.905g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 1.637g 1.035g Anchovy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Anchovy Sucker fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Anchovy
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Anchovy
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Anchovy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174182/nutrients
  2. Sucker fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172002/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.