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Carp vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carp and Sucker fish?

  • Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, while Sucker fish is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Carp's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 37% higher.
  • Sucker fish has 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Carp. Carp has 0.14mg of Vitamin B1, while Sucker fish has 0.012mg.
  • Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Carp
Carp
2
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6
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Zinc +97.9%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Copper +242.5%
Contains more Manganese +1438%
Equal in Iron - 1.67
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Sucker fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Zinc +97.9%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Contains more Copper +242.5%
Contains more Manganese +1438%
Equal in Iron - 1.67
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Selenium - 16.2

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.
Carp
Carp
4
:
4
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.231
Equal in Folate - 17
Carp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 35% 17% 40% 53% 51% 13% 184% 0%
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 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.231
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
2
:
2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Fats +141.4%
Contains more Other +355.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.49
Equal in Water - 73.99
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 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 +141.4%
Contains more Other +355.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.49
Equal in Water - 73.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carp
Carp
2
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1
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 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 +229.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carp 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 Carp Sucker fish Opinion
Protein 22.86g 21.49g Carp
Fats 7.17g 2.97g Carp
Calories 162kcal 119kcal Carp
Calcium 52mg 90mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.59mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 531mg 269mg Carp
Potassium 427mg 487mg Sucker fish
Sodium 63mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 1.9mg 0.96mg Carp
Copper 0.073mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.05mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 16.2µg 16.2µg
Vitamin A 32IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 59µg Sucker fish
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.012mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.085mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B3 2.1mg 1.462mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.231mg Sucker fish
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.31µg Sucker fish
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0.241mg Carp
Threonine 1.002mg 0.942mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.054mg 0.99mg Carp
Leucine 1.858mg 1.746mg Carp
Lysine 2.1mg 1.973mg Carp
Methionine 0.677mg 0.636mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.839mg Carp
Valine 1.178mg 1.107mg Carp
Histidine 0.673mg 0.633mg Carp
Cholesterol 84mg 53mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 1.388g 0.579g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g 0.244g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.094g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g 0.905g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 1.035g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carp 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
33%
Carp
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Carp
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.809g)
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. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.