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Smelt raw vs. Sucker fish raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Smelt raw and Sucker fish raw?

  • Smelt raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, while Sucker fish raw is higher in Copper.
  • Smelt raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% higher.
  • Sucker fish raw has 3 times less Selenium than Smelt raw. Smelt raw has 36.5µg of Selenium, while Sucker fish raw has 12.6µg.
  • Sucker fish raw is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, smelt, rainbow, raw and Fish, sucker, white, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 18% 26% 34% 46% 45% 99% 7.8% 91% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 21% 34% 49% 65% 20% 90% 5.2% 78% 69%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +189.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31%
Contains more IronIron +44.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~210mg

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% 3% 10% 24% 2.5% 28% 27% 38% 35% 430% 0.25% 3% 35%
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% 10% 0% 0% 2.5% 16% 23% 45% 46% 250% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.01mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 2% 79%
Protein: 17.63 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.77 g
Other: 1.18 g
17% 2% 80%
Protein: 16.76 g
Fats: 2.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.71 g
Other: 1.21 g
~equal in Protein ~16.76g
~equal in Fats ~2.32g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~79.71g
~equal in Other ~1.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.452 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.641 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 g
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.452 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.706 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.807 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.452g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.807g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smelt raw Sucker fish raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Smelt raw Sucker fish raw Opinion
Calories 97kcal 92kcal Smelt raw
Protein 17.63g 16.76g Smelt raw
Fats 2.42g 2.32g Smelt raw
Cholesterol 70mg 41mg Sucker fish raw
Vitamin D 31IU Smelt raw
Magnesium 30mg 30mg
Calcium 60mg 70mg Sucker fish raw
Potassium 290mg 380mg Sucker fish raw
Iron 0.9mg 1.3mg Sucker fish raw
Copper 0.139mg 0.195mg Sucker fish raw
Zinc 1.65mg 0.75mg Smelt raw
Phosphorus 230mg 210mg Smelt raw
Sodium 60mg 40mg Sucker fish raw
Vitamin A 50IU 170IU Sucker fish raw
Vitamin A 15µg 51µg Sucker fish raw
Vitamin E 0.5mg Smelt raw
Vitamin D 0.8µg Smelt raw
Manganese 0.7mg 0.6mg Smelt raw
Selenium 36.5µg 12.6µg Smelt raw
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.01mg
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.07mg Smelt raw
Vitamin B3 1.45mg 1.2mg Smelt raw
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.75mg Sucker fish raw
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.2mg Sucker fish raw
Vitamin B12 3.44µg 2µg Smelt raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smelt raw
Folate 4µg 15µg Sucker fish raw
Choline 65mg Smelt raw
Saturated Fat 0.452g 0.452g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.641g 0.706g Sucker fish raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 0.807g Smelt raw
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.188mg Smelt raw
Threonine 0.773mg 0.735mg Smelt raw
Isoleucine 0.812mg 0.772mg Smelt raw
Leucine 1.433mg 1.362mg Smelt raw
Lysine 1.619mg 1.539mg Smelt raw
Methionine 0.522mg 0.496mg Smelt raw
Phenylalanine 0.688mg 0.654mg Smelt raw
Valine 0.908mg 0.863mg Smelt raw
Histidine 0.519mg 0.493mg Smelt raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.275g 0.19g Smelt raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.418g 0.289g Smelt raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.073g Sucker fish raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smelt raw Sucker fish raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
49%
Smelt raw
31%
Sucker fish raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Smelt raw
45%
Sucker fish raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish raw
Sucker fish raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sucker fish raw
Sucker fish raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish raw
Sucker fish raw contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.452 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. Smelt raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175146/nutrients
  2. Sucker fish raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175150/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.