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Grouper fish vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Grouper fish and Sunfish

  • Grouper fish has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Sunfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sunfish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 68% more than Grouper fish.
  • Sunfish has 3 times less Selenium than Grouper fish. Grouper fish has 46.8µg of Selenium, while Sunfish has 16.2µg.
  • Grouper fish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, 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 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% 31% 40% 58% 128% 54% 99% 13% 117% 88%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.5%
Contains more IronIron +35.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +755.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +290.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7375%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Potassium ~449mg

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 3.3% 3.5% 0% 0% 23% 20% 27% 52% 32% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
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 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
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +44.4%
~equal in Protein ~24.87g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.72g
~equal in Other ~0.51g

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
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.315 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +78.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.5%

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 Sunfish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sunfish Opinion
Calories 118kcal 114kcal Grouper fish
Protein 24.84g 24.87g Sunfish
Fats 1.3g 0.9g Grouper fish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 47mg 86mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Sunfish
Calcium 21mg 103mg Sunfish
Potassium 475mg 449mg Grouper fish
Iron 1.14mg 1.54mg Sunfish
Copper 0.045mg 0.385mg Sunfish
Zinc 0.51mg 1.99mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 143mg 231mg Sunfish
Sodium 53mg 103mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 58IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A 50µg 17µg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.012mg 0.897mg Sunfish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.092mg Sunfish
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.085mg Sunfish
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 1.462mg Sunfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.138mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 2.31µg Sunfish
Folate 10µg 17µg Sunfish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 0.178g Sunfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 0.15g Grouper fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.315g Grouper fish
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.279mg Sunfish
Threonine 1.089mg 1.09mg Sunfish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.146mg Sunfish
Leucine 2.019mg 2.022mg Sunfish
Lysine 2.282mg 2.284mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.736mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.971mg Sunfish
Valine 1.28mg 1.281mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.731mg 0.732mg Sunfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.047g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.092g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.042g Sunfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Sunfish
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%
Sunfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
66%
Sunfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.