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Sucker fish vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sucker fish and Scup

  • Sucker fish has more Manganese, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Iron, however, Scup is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Scup covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Sucker fish.
  • Scup has 17 times less Manganese than Sucker fish. Sucker fish has 0.769mg of Manganese, while Scup has 0.045mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat and Fish, scup, 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 Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Iron +145.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Copper +284.6%
Contains more Manganese +1608.9%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Sodium - 54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 26% 21% 102% 33% 8% 17% 22% 6% 256%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Iron +145.6%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Copper +284.6%
Contains more Manganese +1608.9%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Sodium - 54

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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Scup
Contains more Vitamin A +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +958.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
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%
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% 0% 32% 29% 94% 52% 80% 13% 203% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +958.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Fats +17.8%
Contains more Other +149.7%
Equal in Water - 68.42
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Fats +17.8%
Contains more Other +149.7%
Equal in Water - 68.42

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 Scup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals 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 Sucker fish Scup Opinion
Protein 21.49g 24.21g Scup
Fats 2.97g 3.5g Scup
Calories 119kcal 135kcal Scup
Calcium 90mg 51mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.67mg 0.68mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 38mg 29mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 269mg 237mg Sucker fish
Potassium 487mg 368mg Sucker fish
Sodium 51mg 54mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.96mg 0.62mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.25mg 0.065mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.769mg 0.045mg Sucker fish
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Scup
Vitamin A 196IU 104IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 31µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.127mg Scup
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.122mg Scup
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 4.994mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.231mg 0.346mg Scup
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 1.62µg Sucker fish
Tryptophan 0.241mg 0.271mg Scup
Threonine 0.942mg 1.061mg Scup
Isoleucine 0.99mg 1.115mg Scup
Leucine 1.746mg 1.967mg Scup
Lysine 1.973mg 2.223mg Scup
Methionine 0.636mg 0.716mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.839mg 0.945mg Scup
Valine 1.107mg 1.247mg Scup
Histidine 0.633mg 0.713mg Scup
Cholesterol 53mg 67mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g Scup
Omega-3 - DHA 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.035g Sucker fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sucker fish Scup
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
39%
Sucker fish
42%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Sucker fish
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.579g)
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. Sucker fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172002/nutrients
  2. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.