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Sucker fish vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sucker fish and Whitefish

  • Sucker fish has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Calcium, however, Whitefish is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sucker fish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 56% more than Whitefish.
  • Whitefish has 9 times less Manganese than Sucker fish. Sucker fish has 0.769mg of Manganese, while Whitefish has 0.086mg.
  • Sucker fish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +255.3%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +794.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +255.3%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains less Sodium -21.5%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +794.2%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Equal in Selenium - 16.2

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 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
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% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +152.9%
Contains more Other +89%
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +152.9%
Contains more Other +89%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.2%
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.2%

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 Whitefish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
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 Whitefish Opinion
Protein 21.49g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 2.97g 7.51g Whitefish
Calories 119kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Calcium 90mg 33mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.67mg 0.47mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 269mg 346mg Whitefish
Potassium 487mg 406mg Sucker fish
Sodium 51mg 65mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.96mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Copper 0.25mg 0.092mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.769mg 0.086mg Sucker fish
Selenium 16.2µg 16.2µg
Vitamin A 196IU 131IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 39µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.231mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 0.96µg Sucker fish
Tryptophan 0.241mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 0.942mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 0.99mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.746mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 1.973mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.636mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.839mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 1.107mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.633mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 53mg 77mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g 1.162g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.371g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.244g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.905g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.035g 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sucker fish Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Sucker fish
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.583g)
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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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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.