Salmon vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Salmon and Sucker fish
- Salmon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, yet Sucker fish is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Salmon is 46% higher.
- Salmon contains 28 times more Vitamin B1 than Sucker fish. Salmon contains 0.34mg of Vitamin B1, while Sucker fish contains 0.012mg.
- Sucker fish contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +391.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +410.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4706.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +450.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
21.49 g
Fats:
2.97 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.99 g
Other:
1.55 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +315.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.8% |
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Protein
~21.49g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 g
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 | +362% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +339.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 206kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 22.1g | 21.49g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 2.97g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 487mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.25mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.96mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 269mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 196IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.769mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 1.462mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.231mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 2.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 0.579g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 0.905g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 1.035g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.241mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.942mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0.99mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.746mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 1.973mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.636mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.839mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.107mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.633mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.244g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.371g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.094g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
106%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sucker fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.818g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sucker fish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)