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Sablefish vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sablefish and Sunfish?

  • Sablefish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium, while Sunfish is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Sablefish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% higher.
  • Sunfish has 23 times less Saturated Fat than Sablefish. Sablefish has 4.099g of Saturated Fat, while Sunfish has 0.178g.

We used Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +128.9%
Contains more Zinc +385.4%
Contains more Copper +1275%
Contains more Manganese +4621.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.54
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
Equal in Potassium - 449
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Contains more Magnesium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +128.9%
Contains more Zinc +385.4%
Contains more Copper +1275%
Contains more Manganese +4621.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.54
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
Equal in Potassium - 449

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +482.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +482.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2080%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Other +50%
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Fats +2080%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Water +17.3%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6785.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6785.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sablefish Sunfish Opinion
Protein 17.19g 24.87g Sunfish
Fats 19.62g 0.9g Sablefish
Calories 250kcal 114kcal Sablefish
Calcium 45mg 103mg Sunfish
Iron 1.64mg 1.54mg Sablefish
Magnesium 71mg 38mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 215mg 231mg Sunfish
Potassium 459mg 449mg Sablefish
Sodium 72mg 103mg Sablefish
Zinc 0.41mg 1.99mg Sunfish
Copper 0.028mg 0.385mg Sunfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.897mg Sunfish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Sablefish
Vitamin A 338IU 58IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 102µg 17µg Sablefish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sunfish
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.092mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.085mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 1.462mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.138mg Sablefish
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 2.31µg Sunfish
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.279mg Sunfish
Threonine 0.754mg 1.09mg Sunfish
Isoleucine 0.792mg 1.146mg Sunfish
Leucine 1.397mg 2.022mg Sunfish
Lysine 1.579mg 2.284mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.509mg 0.736mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 0.971mg Sunfish
Valine 0.886mg 1.281mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.506mg 0.732mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 63mg 86mg Sablefish
Saturated Fat 4.099g 0.178g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g 0.092g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g 0.047g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g 0.042g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g 0.15g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.315g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sablefish Sunfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
41%
Sablefish
39%
Sunfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
66%
Sunfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.921g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/nutrients
  2. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.