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Sucker fish vs. Tilapia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sucker fish and Tilapia different?

  • Sucker fish is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Tilapia is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tilapia is 69% higher.
  • Sucker fish contains 21 times more Manganese than Tilapia. While Sucker fish contains 0.769mg of Manganese, Tilapia contains only 0.037mg.

Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 +542.9%
Contains more Iron +142%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Zinc +134.1%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1978.4%
Contains more Selenium +235.8%
Equal in Sodium - 56
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 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Contains more Calcium +542.9%
Contains more Iron +142%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Zinc +134.1%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1978.4%
Contains more Selenium +235.8%
Equal in Sodium - 56

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.6%
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 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +12.1%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Equal in Water - 71.59
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +12.1%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Equal in Water - 71.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.955
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.955

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sucker fish Tilapia Opinion
Protein 21.49g 26.15g Tilapia
Fats 2.97g 2.65g Sucker fish
Calories 119kcal 128kcal Tilapia
Calcium 90mg 14mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.67mg 0.69mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 38mg 34mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 269mg 204mg Sucker fish
Potassium 487mg 380mg Sucker fish
Sodium 51mg 56mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.96mg 0.41mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.25mg 0.075mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.769mg 0.037mg Sucker fish
Selenium 16.2µg 54.4µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 0µg Sucker fish
Vitamin E 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.093mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.073mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 4.745mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.664mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.231mg 0.123mg Sucker fish
Folate 17µg 6µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 1.86µg Sucker fish
Vitamin K 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.241mg 0.265mg Tilapia
Threonine 0.942mg 1.156mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 0.99mg 1.22mg Tilapia
Leucine 1.746mg 2.04mg Tilapia
Lysine 1.973mg 2.315mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.636mg 0.766mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 0.839mg 1.05mg Tilapia
Valine 1.107mg 1.28mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.633mg 0.585mg Sucker fish
Cholesterol 53mg 57mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g 0.94g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.371g 0.13g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.244g 0.005g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g 0.06g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.905g 0.955g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.035g 0.6g Sucker fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sucker fish Tilapia
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
47%
Tilapia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Sucker fish
52%
Tilapia

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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.361g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.