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Snapper vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Snapper and Sucker fish different?

  • Snapper is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Sucker fish is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Snapper is 60% higher.
  • Snapper contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Sucker fish. While Snapper contains 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, Sucker fish contains only 0.231mg.

Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 27% 43% 63% 83% 26% 115% 6.7% 100% 88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +202.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +595.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +443.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4423.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Potassium ~487mg

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 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
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% 12% 0% 0% 3% 20% 27% 52% 53% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +322.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more FatsFats +72.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.99g
~equal in Other ~1.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.035 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +181.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Sucker fish
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Sucker fish Opinion
Calories 128kcal 119kcal Snapper
Protein 26.3g 21.49g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 2.97g Sucker fish
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 53mg Snapper
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Sucker fish
Calcium 40mg 90mg Sucker fish
Potassium 522mg 487mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.046mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.44mg 0.96mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 201mg 269mg Sucker fish
Sodium 57mg 51mg Sucker fish
Vitamin A 115IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A 35µg 59µg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 49µg 16.2µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.012mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.085mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 1.462mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.231mg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 2.31µg Snapper
Folate 6µg 17µg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.365g 0.579g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 1.035g Sucker fish
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.241mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 0.942mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 0.99mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.746mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 1.973mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.636mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.839mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.107mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.633mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.094g Sucker fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snapper Sucker fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
49%
Snapper
36%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
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 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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.