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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.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index than sucker fish.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
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 IronIron +302.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +784.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~269mg

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 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% 20% 0% 0% 3% 20% 27% 52% 53% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +939%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +50.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +105.2%
Contains more WaterWater +21%
~equal in Protein ~21.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 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 +12%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.31µg 904%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.769mg 262%
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg 133%
Iron 6.72mg 1.67mg 63%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.085mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.012mg 24%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.96mg 16%
Folate 76µg 17µg 15%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg 15%
Sodium 369mg 51mg 14%
Copper 0.149mg 0.25mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.462mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.231mg 10%
Potassium 268mg 487mg 6%
Calcium 33mg 90mg 6%
Protein 23.8g 21.49g 5%
Vitamin A 91µg 59µg 4%
Calories 172kcal 119kcal 3%
Phosphorus 285mg 269mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.865mg 2%
Carbs 7.39g 0g 2%
Fats 4.48g 2.97g 2%
Cholesterol 56mg 53mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.579g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.035g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 0g N/A
Magnesium 37mg 38mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.905g 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.241mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.942mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.99mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 1.746mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 1.973mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.636mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.839mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 1.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.633mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.371g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.094g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels Sucker fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
265%
Mussels
37%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
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.