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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.
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%
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +214.2%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +495.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1438%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
Shark
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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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~180IU
~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
Shark
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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 ProteinProtein +15.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more OtherOther +43.5%
Contains more FatsFats +365.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
Shark
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +555.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 119kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 21.49g 18.62g Sucker fish
Fats 2.97g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 53mg 59mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 90mg 50mg Sucker fish
Potassium 487mg 155mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.67mg 1.11mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.25mg 0.042mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.96mg 0.48mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 269mg 194mg Sucker fish
Sodium 51mg 122mg Sucker fish
Vitamin A 196IU 180IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A 59µg 54µg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.769mg 0.05mg Sucker fish
Selenium 16.2µg 34µg Shark
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
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 1.21µg Sucker fish
Folate 17µg 15µg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g 3.205g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.905g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.035g 3.701g Shark
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.244g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.371g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g 0.089g Sucker fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sucker fish Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Sucker fish
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Sucker fish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
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.