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Mussels vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mussels and Sucker fish

  • Sucker fish has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 904% more.
  • Sucker fish is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
Mussels
Mussels
5
:
5
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Iron +302.4%
Contains more Zinc +178.1%
Contains more Manganese +784.3%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Copper +67.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 269
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Sucker fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Iron +302.4%
Contains more Zinc +178.1%
Contains more Manganese +784.3%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Copper +67.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 269

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.
Mussels
Mussels
8
:
1
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Vitamin A +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +939%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Mussels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Sucker fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 0% 3% 20% 28% 52% 54% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Folate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +939%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mussels
Mussels
4
:
1
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +50.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +105.2%
Contains more Water +21%
Equal in Protein - 21.49
Mussels
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Sucker fish
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +50.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +105.2%
Contains more Water +21%
Equal in Protein - 21.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mussels
Mussels
2
:
1
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.9%
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Sucker fish
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Sucker fish Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 21.49g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 2.97g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 119kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 90mg Sucker fish
Iron 6.72mg 1.67mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 285mg 269mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 487mg Sucker fish
Sodium 369mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 2.67mg 0.96mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Manganese 6.8mg 0.769mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 196IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 59µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.012mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.085mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.462mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.865mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.231mg Sucker fish
Folate 76µg 17µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.31µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.241mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.942mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.99mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.746mg Sucker fish
Lysine 1.779mg 1.973mg Sucker fish
Methionine 0.537mg 0.636mg Sucker fish
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.839mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 1.107mg Sucker fish
Histidine 0.457mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Cholesterol 56mg 53mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.579g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.371g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.244g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.094g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.905g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.035g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Sucker fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
286%
Mussels
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.271g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.