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Grouper fish vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Grouper fish and Sucker fish different?

  • Grouper fish is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Sucker fish is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sucker fish is 68% higher.
  • Grouper fish contains 3 times more Selenium than Sucker fish. While Grouper fish contains 46.8µg of Selenium, Sucker fish contains only 16.2µg.

Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
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 SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.6%
Contains more IronIron +46.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6308.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Potassium ~487mg
~equal in Sodium ~51mg

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 0% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +234.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 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 ProteinProtein +15.6%
Contains more FatsFats +128.5%
Contains more OtherOther +210%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.99g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +237.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Sucker fish Opinion
Calories 118kcal 119kcal Sucker fish
Protein 24.84g 21.49g Grouper fish
Fats 1.3g 2.97g Sucker fish
Cholesterol 47mg 53mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Sucker fish
Calcium 21mg 90mg Sucker fish
Potassium 475mg 487mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.14mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.045mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.51mg 0.96mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 143mg 269mg Sucker fish
Sodium 53mg 51mg Sucker fish
Vitamin A 165IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A 50µg 59µg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.012mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.012mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.085mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 1.462mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.231mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.31µg Sucker fish
Folate 10µg 17µg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 0.579g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.035g Sucker fish
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.241mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.089mg 0.942mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.99mg Grouper fish
Leucine 2.019mg 1.746mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.282mg 1.973mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.636mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.839mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.28mg 1.107mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.731mg 0.633mg Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.094g Sucker fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish 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
20%
Grouper fish
36%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.28g)
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 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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.