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Shad vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shad and Sucker fish

  • Shad has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Sucker fish has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Sucker fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% more.
  • Shad has 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Sucker fish. Shad has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Sucker fish has 0.012mg.
  • Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Zinc +104.3%
Contains more Copper +204.9%
Contains more Manganese +1324.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 487
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.7%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Zinc +104.3%
Contains more Copper +204.9%
Contains more Manganese +1324.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 487

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.
Shad
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1550%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
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 B1 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1550%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +494.3%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.49
Equal in Other - 1.55
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 Fats +494.3%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.49
Equal in Other - 1.55

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad Sucker fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Shad Sucker fish Opinion
Protein 21.71g 21.49g Shad
Fats 17.65g 2.97g Shad
Calories 252kcal 119kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 90mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.24mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 349mg 269mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 487mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.47mg 0.96mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.082mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.054mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 59µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.012mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.085mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 1.462mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.231mg Shad
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 2.31µg Sucker fish
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.241mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.942mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.99mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.746mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.973mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.636mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.839mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 1.107mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.633mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 53mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.035g Sucker fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad Sucker fish
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
43%
Shad
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.579g)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.