Sucker fish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sucker fish and shrimp different?
- Sucker fish is richer in manganese, vitamin B12, iron, potassium, and vitamin B5, while shrimp is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Shrimp covers your daily need for selenium, 61% more than sucker fish.
- Sucker fish contains 16 times more manganese than shrimp. Sucker fish contains 0.769mg of manganese, while shrimp contains 0.049mg.
- Sucker fish is lower in cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index (50) than sucker fish (0).
Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +186.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +421.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1469.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +205.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +254.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.49 g
Fats:
2.97 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.99 g
Other:
1.55 g
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.78g
~equal in
Water
~71.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.579 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.035 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.59 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.521g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 49.5µg | 61% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 211mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 947mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.769mg | 0.049mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.31µg | 1.66µg | 27% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 0.32mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 487mg | 170mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.462mg | 2.678mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.519mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.96mg | 1.63mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.024mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 269mg | 306mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 59µg | 90µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.035g | 0.59g | 3% |
| Protein | 21.49g | 22.78g | 3% |
| Folate | 17µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.97g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.258mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.905g | 0.361g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.231mg | 0.242mg | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 119kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 91mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.579g | 0.521g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.241mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.942mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.99mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.746mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.973mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.636mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.839mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.107mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.633mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.244g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.371g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.094g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sucker fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 896mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sucker fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sucker fish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
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.