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Halibut vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Halibut and Sucker fish

  • Halibut has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Sucker fish is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B5, Iron, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Sucker fish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 56% more than Halibut.
  • Halibut has 5 times more Saturated Fat than Sucker fish. While Halibut has 3.102g of Saturated Fat, Sucker fish has only 0.579g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, halibut, greenland, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +15.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.6%
Contains more IronIron +96.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +557.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5026.7%

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% 3.6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 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 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 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 FatsFats +497.3%
Contains more OtherOther +26.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1087%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Sucker fish Opinion
Calories 239kcal 119kcal Halibut
Protein 18.42g 21.49g Sucker fish
Fats 17.74g 2.97g Halibut
Cholesterol 59mg 53mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 33mg 38mg Sucker fish
Calcium 4mg 90mg Sucker fish
Potassium 344mg 487mg Sucker fish
Iron 0.85mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.038mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.51mg 0.96mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 210mg 269mg Sucker fish
Sodium 103mg 51mg Sucker fish
Vitamin A 60IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A 18µg 59µg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Halibut
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.012mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.085mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 1.462mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.231mg Halibut
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.31µg Sucker fish
Folate 1µg 17µg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.579g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 0.905g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 1.035g Halibut
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.241mg Sucker fish
Threonine 0.808mg 0.942mg Sucker fish
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.99mg Sucker fish
Leucine 1.497mg 1.746mg Sucker fish
Lysine 1.692mg 1.973mg Sucker fish
Methionine 0.545mg 0.636mg Sucker fish
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.839mg Sucker fish
Valine 0.949mg 1.107mg Sucker fish
Histidine 0.542mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.244g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.371g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.094g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut 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
26%
Halibut
36%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.523g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.