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Shrimp vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Sucker fish different?

  • Shrimp is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Sucker fish is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Selenium 61% more than Sucker fish.
  • Shrimp contains 19 times more Sodium than Sucker fish. Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, while Sucker fish contains 51mg.

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Zinc +69.8%
Contains more Selenium +205.6%
Contains more Iron +421.9%
Contains more Potassium +186.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Manganese +1469.4%
Equal in Calcium - 90
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Copper - 0.25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Zinc +69.8%
Contains more Selenium +205.6%
Contains more Iron +421.9%
Contains more Potassium +186.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Manganese +1469.4%
Equal in Calcium - 90
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Copper - 0.25

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.
Shrimp
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Contains more Vitamin A +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.2%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.231
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
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 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.2%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.231

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Contains more Fats +74.7%
Equal in Protein - 21.49
Equal in Water - 73.99
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Contains more Fats +74.7%
Equal in Protein - 21.49
Equal in Water - 73.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.4%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Sucker fish Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 21.49g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 2.97g Sucker fish
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 119kcal
Calcium 91mg 90mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 306mg 269mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 487mg Sucker fish
Sodium 947mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 1.63mg 0.96mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.25mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 49.5µg 16.2µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 196IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 59µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.012mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.085mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 1.462mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.231mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 17µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 2.31µg Sucker fish
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.241mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.942mg Sucker fish
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.99mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.746mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 1.973mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.636mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.839mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.107mg Sucker fish
Histidine 0.501mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Cholesterol 211mg 53mg Sucker fish
Trans Fat 0.035g Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.579g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.094g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.035g Sucker fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Sucker fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
37%
Shrimp
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

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 - 896mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 158mg)
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 lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.