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Catfish vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Catfish and Sunfish

  • Catfish has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Sunfish is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Sunfish covers your daily need of Copper 38% more than Catfish.
  • Catfish has 9 times more Saturated Fat than Sunfish. While Catfish has 1.586g of Saturated Fat, Sunfish has only 0.178g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1044.4%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.4%
Contains more Zinc +243.1%
Contains more Copper +887.2%
Contains more Manganese +4883.3%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Contains more Calcium +1044.4%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.4%
Contains more Zinc +243.1%
Contains more Copper +887.2%
Contains more Manganese +4883.3%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 231

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 B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +698.9%
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Equal in Water - 73.72
Equal in Other - 0.51
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Fats +698.9%
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Equal in Water - 73.72
Equal in Other - 0.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1976.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1976.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Sunfish Opinion
Protein 18.44g 24.87g Sunfish
Fats 7.19g 0.9g Catfish
Calories 144kcal 114kcal Catfish
Calcium 9mg 103mg Sunfish
Iron 0.28mg 1.54mg Sunfish
Magnesium 23mg 38mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 247mg 231mg Catfish
Potassium 366mg 449mg Sunfish
Sodium 119mg 103mg Sunfish
Zinc 0.58mg 1.99mg Sunfish
Copper 0.039mg 0.385mg Sunfish
Manganese 0.018mg 0.897mg Sunfish
Selenium 9.9µg 16.2µg Sunfish
Vitamin A 2IU 58IU Sunfish
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 17µg Sunfish
Vitamin E 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 10IU Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg Catfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sunfish
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.092mg Sunfish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.085mg Catfish
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 1.462mg Catfish
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 0.865mg Sunfish
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.138mg Catfish
Folate 12µg 17µg Sunfish
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 2.31µg Catfish
Vitamin K 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.279mg Sunfish
Threonine 0.833mg 1.09mg Sunfish
Isoleucine 0.82mg 1.146mg Sunfish
Leucine 1.396mg 2.022mg Sunfish
Lysine 1.677mg 2.284mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.539mg 0.736mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0.971mg Sunfish
Valine 0.894mg 1.281mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.404mg 0.732mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 66mg 86mg Catfish
Trans Fat 0.063g Sunfish
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.178g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 0.092g Sunfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.047g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.042g Sunfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.115g 0.15g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 0.315g Catfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Catfish Sunfish
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
46%
Catfish
39%
Sunfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
66%
Sunfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.408g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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 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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/nutrients
  2. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.