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Rockfish vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rockfish and sucker fish different?

  • Rockfish is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, while sucker fish is higher in manganese, vitamin B12, copper, iron, vitamin B5, calcium, and vitamin A.
  • Rockfish covers your daily need for selenium, 109% more than sucker fish.
  • Rockfish contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than sucker fish. Rockfish contains 0.226mg of vitamin B2, while sucker fish contains 0.085mg.

Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 5.1% 41% 14% 14% 12% 106% 12% 1.7% 416%
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 SeleniumSelenium +370.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.4%
Contains more IronIron +363.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +509.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5815.4%
~equal in Potassium ~487mg
~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 0% 1.7% 8.8% 69% 6.8% 52% 54% 24% 56% 199% 0% 7.5% 43%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1080%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.231mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 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 +83.3%
~equal in Protein ~21.49g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.99g
~equal in Other ~1.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 34% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 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 -27.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Sucker fish DV% diff.
Selenium 76.2µg 16.2µg 109%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.769mg 33%
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 2.31µg 30%
Vitamin D 4.6µg 23%
Vitamin D 183IU 23%
Copper 0.041mg 0.25mg 23%
Iron 0.36mg 1.67mg 16%
Choline 78.7mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.085mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.865mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 1.462mg 9%
Calcium 17mg 90mg 7%
Vitamin A 5µg 59µg 6%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.96mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 1.035g 4%
Phosphorus 248mg 269mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.44mg 3%
Cholesterol 61mg 53mg 3%
Sodium 89mg 51mg 2%
Fats 1.62g 2.97g 2%
Folate 10µg 17µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.579g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.466g 0.905g 1%
Calories 109kcal 119kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.231mg 1%
Protein 22.23g 21.49g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.012mg 1%
Potassium 467mg 487mg 1%
Magnesium 33mg 38mg 1%
Trans fat 0.025g N/A
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.241mg 0%
Threonine 1.014mg 0.942mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.99mg 0%
Leucine 1.835mg 1.746mg 0%
Lysine 2.188mg 1.973mg 0%
Methionine 0.707mg 0.636mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 0.839mg 0%
Valine 1.106mg 1.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.502mg 0.633mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.371g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.094g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockfish Sucker fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
40%
Rockfish
37%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockfish
Rockfish 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.