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Smelt vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Smelt and Sucker fish?

  • Smelt is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Manganese, yet Sucker fish is higher in Copper, and Iron.
  • Smelt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 69% more.
  • Smelt has 3 times more Selenium than Sucker fish. While Smelt has 46.8µg of Selenium, Sucker fish has only 16.2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sucker fish is lower.

We used Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat types 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.
Smelt
Smelt
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5
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Zinc +120.8%
Contains more Manganese +17%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +16.9%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +30.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 269
Smelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Sucker fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Zinc +120.8%
Contains more Manganese +17%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +16.9%
Contains more Iron +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +30.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 269

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.
Smelt
Smelt
3
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5
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +240%
Smelt
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% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Sucker fish
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 B2 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +240%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
Smelt
2
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2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Equal in Protein - 21.49
Equal in Fats - 2.97
Equal in Water - 73.99
Equal in Other - 1.55
Smelt
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Sucker fish
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Equal in Protein - 21.49
Equal in Fats - 2.97
Equal in Water - 73.99
Equal in Other - 1.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
Smelt
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1
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.579
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.035
Smelt
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Sucker fish
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.579
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.035

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smelt Sucker fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
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 Sucker fish Opinion
Protein 22.6g 21.49g Smelt
Fats 3.1g 2.97g Smelt
Calories 124kcal 119kcal Smelt
Calcium 77mg 90mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.15mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 295mg 269mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg 487mg Sucker fish
Sodium 77mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 2.12mg 0.96mg Smelt
Copper 0.178mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.9mg 0.769mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Smelt
Vitamin A 58IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 59µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.012mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.085mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 1.462mg Smelt
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.231mg Sucker fish
Folate 5µg 17µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 2.31µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.241mg Smelt
Threonine 0.991mg 0.942mg Smelt
Isoleucine 1.041mg 0.99mg Smelt
Leucine 1.837mg 1.746mg Smelt
Lysine 2.076mg 1.973mg Smelt
Methionine 0.669mg 0.636mg Smelt
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 0.839mg Smelt
Valine 1.164mg 1.107mg Smelt
Histidine 0.665mg 0.633mg Smelt
Cholesterol 90mg 53mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g 0.579g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 0.371g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.244g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g 0.094g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 1.035g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smelt 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
55%
Smelt
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.579 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.