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Sucker fish vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sucker fish and Swordfish different?

  • Sucker fish is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, while Swordfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need of Selenium 95% more than Sucker fish.
  • Sucker fish contains 59 times more Manganese than Swordfish. Sucker fish contains 0.769mg of Manganese, while Swordfish contains 0.013mg.
  • Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat 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 Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +271.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Copper +443.5%
Contains more Manganese +5815.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Selenium +322.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 499
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 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +271.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Copper +443.5%
Contains more Manganese +5815.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Selenium +322.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 499

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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Contains more Vitamin A +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +533%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.2%
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 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.4%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +533%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +330.6%
Contains more Fats +167%
Equal in Protein - 23.45
Equal in Water - 68.26
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Other +330.6%
Contains more Fats +167%
Equal in Protein - 23.45
Equal in Water - 68.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.2%
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.2%

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 Swordfish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sucker fish Swordfish Opinion
Protein 21.49g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 2.97g 7.93g Swordfish
Calories 119kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Calcium 90mg 6mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.67mg 0.45mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 38mg 35mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 269mg 304mg Swordfish
Potassium 487mg 499mg Swordfish
Sodium 51mg 97mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.96mg 0.78mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.25mg 0.046mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.769mg 0.013mg Sucker fish
Selenium 16.2µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 196IU 129IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 43µg Sucker fish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.063mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.417mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.231mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 17µg 2µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 1.62µg Sucker fish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.241mg 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 0.942mg 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 0.99mg 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.746mg 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 1.973mg 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.636mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.839mg 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.107mg 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.633mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 53mg 78mg Sucker fish
Trans Fat 0.056g Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g 1.911g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.371g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.244g 0.127g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.905g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.035g 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sucker fish Swordfish
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
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Sucker fish
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.332g)
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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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.
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.