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Flatfish vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Flatfish and Sucker fish?

  • Flatfish is richer in Selenium, while Sucker fish is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Sucker fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 42% higher.
  • Sucker fish has 7 times less Sodium than Flatfish. Flatfish has 363mg of Sodium, while Sucker fish has 51mg.

We used Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), 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.
Flatfish
Flatfish
2
:
8
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +101.2%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +626.1%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +147.2%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +146.2%
Contains more Copper +987%
Contains more Manganese +4423.5%
Flatfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
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 +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +101.2%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +626.1%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +147.2%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +146.2%
Contains more Copper +987%
Contains more Manganese +4423.5%

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.
Flatfish
Flatfish
4
:
7
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +429.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.3%
Flatfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 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 B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +429.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flatfish
Flatfish
1
:
3
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +25.3%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Equal in Water - 73.99
Flatfish
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 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 Protein +41%
Contains more Fats +25.3%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Equal in Water - 73.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flatfish
Flatfish
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:
2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.579
Flatfish
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 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 +37.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.579

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Sucker fish Opinion
Protein 15.24g 21.49g Sucker fish
Fats 2.37g 2.97g Sucker fish
Calories 86kcal 119kcal Sucker fish
Calcium 25mg 90mg Sucker fish
Iron 0.23mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 22mg 38mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 309mg 269mg Flatfish
Potassium 197mg 487mg Sucker fish
Sodium 363mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.39mg 0.96mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.023mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 32.6µg 16.2µg Flatfish
Vitamin A 37IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 59µg Sucker fish
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.012mg Flatfish
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.085mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 1.462mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.231mg Sucker fish
Folate 6µg 17µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 2.31µg Sucker fish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.241mg Sucker fish
Threonine 0.719mg 0.942mg Sucker fish
Isoleucine 0.754mg 0.99mg Sucker fish
Leucine 1.335mg 1.746mg Sucker fish
Lysine 1.561mg 1.973mg Sucker fish
Methionine 0.56mg 0.636mg Sucker fish
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.839mg Sucker fish
Valine 0.8mg 1.107mg Sucker fish
Histidine 0.374mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Cholesterol 56mg 53mg Sucker fish
Trans Fat 0.014g Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.542g 0.579g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.094g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 1.035g Sucker fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flatfish 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
31%
Flatfish
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
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 - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.