Sucker fish vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sucker fish and sunfish
- Sucker fish is higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat, yet sunfish is higher in copper, zinc, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Sunfish covers your daily copper needs 15% more than sucker fish.
- Sucker fish contains 3 times more polyunsaturated fat than sunfish. While sucker fish contains 1.035g of polyunsaturated fat, sunfish contains only 0.315g.
- The amount of cholesterol in sucker fish is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +247.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +666.7% |
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:
24.87 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +230% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +203.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.7% |
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Carbs
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Water
~73.72g
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
0.178 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.315 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +503.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +228.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.385mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 86mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.96mg | 1.99mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.231mg | 0.138mg | 7% |
| Protein | 21.49g | 24.87g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.092mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.769mg | 0.897mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 269mg | 231mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 59µg | 17µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.035g | 0.315g | 5% |
| Fats | 2.97g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.905g | 0.15g | 2% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.579g | 0.178g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 1.54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 449mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 114kcal | 0% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 16.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.462mg | 1.462mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.31µg | 2.31µg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.241mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.942mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.99mg | 1.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.746mg | 2.022mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.973mg | 2.284mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.636mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.839mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.107mg | 1.281mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.633mg | 0.732mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.244g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.371g | 0.092g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.094g | 0.042g | 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.401g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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