Snapper vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are snapper and sunfish different?
- Snapper is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6; however, sunfish is richer in copper, manganese, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for snapper is 47% higher.
- Snapper contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than sunfish. While snapper contains 0.4mg of vitamin B6, sunfish contains only 0.12mg.
- Snapper has less cholesterol.
Fish, snapper, mixed species, raw and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, raw are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +19.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +203.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +971.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +330.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5284.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +322.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220% |
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Protein
~19.4g
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Carbs
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Water
~79.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 10.2µg | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 408IU | 51% | |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 12.6µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 2µg | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.7mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.3mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.12mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.18mg | 1.2mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.55mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 67mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.284mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 80mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.003mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 198mg | 180mg | 3% |
| Folate | 5µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 350mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Protein | 20.51g | 19.4g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.285g | 0.139g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.459g | 0.246g | 1% |
| Calories | 100kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.34g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.251g | 0.117g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.899mg | 0.85mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.945mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.667mg | 1.577mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.883mg | 1.782mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.607mg | 0.574mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.801mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.056mg | 0.999mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.604mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.051g | 0.037g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.26g | 0.072g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.065g | 0.033g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
58%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Snapper is relatively richer in vitamins
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.