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Sucker fish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sucker fish and Shark

  • Sucker fish has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Iron, however, Shark is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sucker fish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 46% more than Shark.
  • Sucker fish has 15 times more Manganese than Shark. While Sucker fish has 0.769mg of Manganese, Shark has only 0.05mg.
  • Sucker fish has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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.
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
8
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.7%
Contains more Potassium +214.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +495.2%
Contains more Manganese +1438%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Sucker fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.7%
Contains more Potassium +214.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +495.2%
Contains more Manganese +1438%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%

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.
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
4
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 180
Sucker fish
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%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 180

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
3
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +43.5%
Contains more Fats +365.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Sucker fish
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +43.5%
Contains more Fats +365.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
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2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.6%
Sucker fish
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.6%

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 Shark
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 21.49g 18.62g Sucker fish
Fats 2.97g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 119kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 90mg 50mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.67mg 1.11mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 269mg 194mg Sucker fish
Potassium 487mg 155mg Sucker fish
Sodium 51mg 122mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.96mg 0.48mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.25mg 0.042mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.769mg 0.05mg Sucker fish
Selenium 16.2µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin A 196IU 180IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 54µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.62mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.231mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 17µg 15µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 1.21µg Sucker fish
Tryptophan 0.241mg 0.212mg Sucker fish
Threonine 0.942mg 0.843mg Sucker fish
Isoleucine 0.99mg 0.867mg Sucker fish
Leucine 1.746mg 1.515mg Sucker fish
Lysine 1.973mg 1.634mg Sucker fish
Methionine 0.636mg 0.541mg Sucker fish
Phenylalanine 0.839mg 0.75mg Sucker fish
Valine 1.107mg 0.965mg Sucker fish
Histidine 0.633mg 0.538mg Sucker fish
Cholesterol 53mg 59mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g 3.205g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.371g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.244g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g 0.089g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.905g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.035g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sucker fish Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Sucker fish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.626g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.