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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.
Salmon
Salmon
1
:
9
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +391.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Copper +410.2%
Contains more Manganese +4706.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 269
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Sucker fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Selenium +155.6%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +391.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Copper +410.2%
Contains more Manganese +4706.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 269

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.
Salmon
Salmon
12
:
0
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Vitamin A +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.2%
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
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 A +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Fats +315.8%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +93.8%
Equal in Protein - 21.49
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 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 +315.8%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +93.8%
Equal in Protein - 21.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
2
:
1
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Salmon
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 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 +362%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +339.9%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Salmon Sucker fish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Sucker fish Opinion
Protein 22.1g 21.49g Salmon
Fats 12.35g 2.97g Salmon
Calories 206kcal 119kcal Salmon
Calcium 15mg 90mg Sucker fish
Iron 0.34mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 252mg 269mg Sucker fish
Potassium 384mg 487mg Sucker fish
Sodium 61mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.43mg 0.96mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.049mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.016mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 41.4µg 16.2µg Salmon
Vitamin A 230IU 196IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 59µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.012mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.085mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 1.462mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg 0.865mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 0.231mg Salmon
Folate 34µg 17µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 2.31µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.241mg Salmon
Threonine 0.969mg 0.942mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg 0.99mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg 1.746mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg 1.973mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg 0.636mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg 0.839mg Salmon
Valine 1.139mg 1.107mg Salmon
Histidine 0.651mg 0.633mg Salmon
Cholesterol 63mg 53mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 2.397g 0.579g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g 0.371g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g 0.244g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g 0.094g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 0.905g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 1.035g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon 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
110%
Salmon
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.818g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.