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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Sucker fish

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Sucker fish is higher in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Atlantic Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 267% more than Sucker fish.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Sucker fish. While Atlantic Mackerel has 0.176mg of Vitamin B1, Sucker fish has only 0.012mg.
  • Sucker fish has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
8
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +24%
Contains more Potassium +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +242.5%
Contains more Manganese +5026.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.67
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Sucker fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Selenium +172.2%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Phosphorus +24%
Contains more Potassium +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +242.5%
Contains more Manganese +5026.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.67

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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
9
:
3
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +521.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +521.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Fats +367.7%
Contains more Other +155.5%
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 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 +367.7%
Contains more Other +155.5%
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Water +16.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
1
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +502.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 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 +502.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Sucker fish Opinion
Protein 18.6g 21.49g Sucker fish
Fats 13.89g 2.97g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 119kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 90mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.63mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 76mg 38mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 269mg Sucker fish
Potassium 314mg 487mg Sucker fish
Sodium 90mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.63mg 0.96mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.073mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 44.1µg 16.2µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 59µg Sucker fish
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.012mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.085mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 1.462mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.231mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 17µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 2.31µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.241mg Sucker fish
Threonine 0.815mg 0.942mg Sucker fish
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.99mg Sucker fish
Leucine 1.512mg 1.746mg Sucker fish
Lysine 1.708mg 1.973mg Sucker fish
Methionine 0.551mg 0.636mg Sucker fish
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.839mg Sucker fish
Valine 0.958mg 1.107mg Sucker fish
Histidine 0.548mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Cholesterol 70mg 53mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.579g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.371g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.244g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.094g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.905g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 1.035g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Sucker fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
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 - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.678g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.