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Snapper vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Snapper and Sunfish

  • Snapper has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Sunfish is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Snapper covers your daily Selenium needs 60% more than Sunfish.
  • Sunfish has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Snapper. Snapper has 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, while Sunfish has 0.138mg.
  • Snapper contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Potassium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Selenium +202.5%
Contains more Calcium +157.5%
Contains more Iron +541.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +352.3%
Contains more Copper +737%
Contains more Manganese +5176.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Selenium +202.5%
Contains more Calcium +157.5%
Contains more Iron +541.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +352.3%
Contains more Copper +737%
Contains more Manganese +5176.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +322.5%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
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% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +322.5%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +91.1%
Contains more Other +219.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.87
Equal in Water - 73.72
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Fats +91.1%
Contains more Other +219.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.87
Equal in Water - 73.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.7%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Snapper Sunfish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sunfish Opinion
Protein 26.3g 24.87g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 0.9g Snapper
Calories 128kcal 114kcal Snapper
Calcium 40mg 103mg Sunfish
Iron 0.24mg 1.54mg Sunfish
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 201mg 231mg Sunfish
Potassium 522mg 449mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 103mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 1.99mg Sunfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.385mg Sunfish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.897mg Sunfish
Selenium 49µg 16.2µg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 58IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 17µg Snapper
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.092mg Sunfish
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.085mg Sunfish
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 1.462mg Sunfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.138mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 17µg Sunfish
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 2.31µg Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.279mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 1.09mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.146mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 2.022mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 2.284mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.736mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.971mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.281mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.732mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 86mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 0.178g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.092g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.047g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.042g Sunfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 0.15g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.315g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper Sunfish
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
53%
Snapper
39%
Sunfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
66%
Sunfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.