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Mackerel vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Sucker fish

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, yet Sucker fish is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 695% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Sucker fish. Mackerel contains 0.159mg of Vitamin B1, while Sucker fish contains 0.012mg.
  • Sucker fish contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 27% 43% 63% 83% 26% 115% 6.7% 100% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +166%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3745%
~equal in Iron ~1.67mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.96mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~269mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 0% 0% 3% 20% 27% 52% 53% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +384.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +368.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +722.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin A ~196IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 FatsFats +499.7%
Contains more OtherOther +227.1%
Contains more WaterWater +38.9%
~equal in Protein ~21.49g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +674.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Sucker fish Opinion
Calories 262kcal 119kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.85g 21.49g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 2.97g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 53mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 97mg 38mg Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 90mg Sucker fish
Potassium 401mg 487mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.57mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.094mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.94mg 0.96mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 278mg 269mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 51mg Sucker fish
Vitamin A 180IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A 54µg 59µg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.02mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 51.6µg 16.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.012mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.085mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.462mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.865mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.231mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.31µg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 17µg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.579g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.905g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.035g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.241mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.942mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.746mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.973mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.636mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.839mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 1.107mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.633mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.244g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.371g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.094g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Sucker fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
217%
Mackerel
36%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.597g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.