Milkfish vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Milkfish and Sucker fish different?
- Milkfish is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Sucker fish is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Milkfish is 42% higher.
- Milkfish contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Sucker fish. While Milkfish contains 0.488mg of Vitamin B6, Sucker fish contains only 0.231mg.
Fish, milkfish, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +307.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +468.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2857.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +464.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +79.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.32 g
Fats:
8.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.63 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
21.49 g
Fats:
2.97 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.99 g
Other:
1.55 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 190kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 26.32g | 21.49g |
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| Fats | 8.63g | 2.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 53mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 38mg | |
| Calcium | 65mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 374mg | 487mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.25mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.96mg |
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| Phosphorus | 208mg | 269mg |
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| Sodium | 92mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin A | 109IU | 196IU |
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| Vitamin A | 33µg | 59µg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.769mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 16.2µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.256mg | 1.462mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.488mg | 0.231mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.27µg | 2.31µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 17µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.579g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.905g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.035g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.295mg | 0.241mg |
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| Threonine | 1.154mg | 0.942mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.213mg | 0.99mg |
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| Leucine | 2.139mg | 1.746mg |
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| Lysine | 2.417mg | 1.973mg |
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| Methionine | 0.779mg | 0.636mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.028mg | 0.839mg |
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| Valine | 1.356mg | 1.107mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.633mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.244g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.371g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.094g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
59%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.579g)
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.