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Sucker fish vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sucker fish and mackerel

  • Sucker fish is richer in manganese and copper, yet mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 695% higher.
  • Sucker fish contains 38 times more manganese than mackerel. Sucker fish contains 0.769mg of manganese, while mackerel contains 0.02mg.
  • Sucker fish contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +166%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3745%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.57mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.94mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~278mg

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% 20% 0% 0% 3% 20% 27% 52% 53% 289% 0% 13% 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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +384.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +368.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +722.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~54µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +38.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11%
Contains more FatsFats +499.7%
Contains more OtherOther +227.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 36% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.035 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +674.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sucker fish Mackerel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sucker fish Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 19µg 695%
Selenium 16.2µg 51.6µg 64%
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 6.85mg 34%
Manganese 0.769mg 0.02mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.412mg 25%
Fats 2.97g 17.81g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.035g 4.3g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.231mg 0.46mg 18%
Copper 0.25mg 0.094mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.579g 4.176g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.905g 7.006g 15%
Magnesium 38mg 97mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.159mg 12%
Calcium 90mg 15mg 8%
Cholesterol 53mg 75mg 7%
Calories 119kcal 262kcal 7%
Protein 21.49g 23.85g 5%
Folate 17µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.99mg 3%
Potassium 487mg 401mg 3%
Vitamin A 59µg 54µg 1%
Sodium 51mg 83mg 1%
Phosphorus 269mg 278mg 1%
Iron 1.67mg 1.57mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.94mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.241mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.942mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.99mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.746mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 1.973mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.636mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.839mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.107mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.633mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.244g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.371g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sucker fish Mackerel
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
37%
Sucker fish
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Sucker fish
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.597g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Sucker fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172002/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.