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Butterfish vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butterfish and Sucker fish different?

  • Butterfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Sucker fish is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Butterfish covers your daily need of Selenium 56% more than Sucker fish.
  • Butterfish contains 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Sucker fish. Butterfish contains 0.146mg of Vitamin B1, while Sucker fish contains 0.012mg.
  • Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%
Contains more Copper +262.3%
Contains more Manganese +3947.4%
Equal in Potassium - 487
Equal in Zinc - 0.96
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%
Contains more Copper +262.3%
Contains more Manganese +3947.4%
Equal in Potassium - 487
Equal in Zinc - 0.96

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
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 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +246.1%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +109.5%
Equal in Protein - 21.49
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
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 +246.1%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +109.5%
Equal in Protein - 21.49

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Sucker fish Opinion
Protein 22.15g 21.49g Butterfish
Fats 10.28g 2.97g Butterfish
Calories 187kcal 119kcal Butterfish
Calcium 28mg 90mg Sucker fish
Iron 0.64mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 32mg 38mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 308mg 269mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 487mg Sucker fish
Sodium 114mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.99mg 0.96mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Butterfish
Vitamin A 109IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 59µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.012mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.085mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 1.462mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.231mg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 2.31µg Sucker fish
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.241mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.971mg 0.942mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 0.99mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.801mg 1.746mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg 1.973mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.636mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.839mg Butterfish
Valine 1.141mg 1.107mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.633mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 83mg 53mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.035g Sucker fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterfish 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
47%
Butterfish
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.579g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.