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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% 5.3% 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% 12% 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 +122.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 102kcal 119kcal Sucker fish
Protein 11.42g 21.49g Sucker fish
Fats 3.42g 2.97g Oysters
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 53mg Sucker fish
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Sucker fish
Calcium 116mg 90mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 487mg Sucker fish
Iron 9.21mg 1.67mg Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Sucker fish
Copper 5.707mg 0.25mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 0.96mg Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 269mg Sucker fish
Sodium 166mg 51mg Sucker fish
Vitamin A 88IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A 26µg 59µg Sucker fish
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 39.5µg 16.2µg Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.012mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.085mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.462mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.231mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 2.31µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Folate 14µg 17µg Sucker fish
Trans Fat 0.068g Sucker fish
Choline 130mg Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.579g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 1.035g Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.241mg Sucker fish
Threonine 0.046mg 0.942mg Sucker fish
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.99mg Sucker fish
Leucine 0.716mg 1.746mg Sucker fish
Lysine 0.762mg 1.973mg Sucker fish
Methionine 0.257mg 0.636mg Sucker fish
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.839mg Sucker fish
Valine 0.523mg 1.107mg Sucker fish
Histidine 0.22mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.244g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.094g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
36%
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.