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Oysters vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between oysters and sucker fish?

  • Oysters is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, iron, and selenium, while sucker fish is higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for zinc is 706% higher.
  • Sucker fish has 23 times less copper than oysters. Oysters has 5.707mg of copper, while sucker fish has 0.25mg.
  • Sucker fish is lower in cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 35% 12% 345% 1902% 2144% 83% 22% 77% 215%
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 CalciumCalcium +28.9%
Contains more IronIron +451.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2182.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +8087.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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% 8.7% 34% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 14% 2188% 5% 11% 71%
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% 20% 0% 0% 3% 20% 27% 52% 53% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +657.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 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 +15.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.2%
~equal in Water ~73.99g
~equal in Other ~1.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 20% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 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 -38.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.035g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Sucker fish DV% diff.
Zinc 78.6mg 0.96mg 706%
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 2.31µg 633%
Copper 5.707mg 0.25mg 606%
Iron 9.21mg 1.67mg 94%
Selenium 39.5µg 16.2µg 42%
Choline 130mg 24%
Protein 11.42g 21.49g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.231mg 13%
Phosphorus 194mg 269mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.7mg 11%
Potassium 139mg 487mg 10%
Cholesterol 79mg 53mg 9%
Manganese 0.591mg 0.769mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.865mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.085mg 7%
Sodium 166mg 51mg 5%
Vitamin A 26µg 59µg 4%
Calcium 116mg 90mg 3%
Carbs 5.45g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.012mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.462mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.948g 0.579g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.506g 0.905g 1%
Folate 14µg 17µg 1%
Calories 102kcal 119kcal 1%
Fats 3.42g 2.97g 1%
Magnesium 35mg 38mg 1%
Net carbs 5.45g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Starch 0.9g 0%
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 1.035g 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.241mg 0%
Threonine 0.046mg 0.942mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.99mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 1.746mg 0%
Lysine 0.762mg 1.973mg 0%
Methionine 0.257mg 0.636mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.839mg 0%
Valine 0.523mg 1.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0.633mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.371g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.094g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters Sucker fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
188%
Oysters
37%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.369g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.