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Sucker fish vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sucker fish and Whiting

  • Sucker fish has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Whiting is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Whiting covers your daily Selenium needs 45% more than Sucker fish.
  • Whiting has 6 times less Copper than Sucker fish. Sucker fish has 0.25mg of Copper, while Whiting has 0.04mg.
  • Sucker fish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whiting, 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 +45.2%
Contains more Iron +297.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Zinc +81.1%
Contains more Copper +525%
Contains more Manganese +491.5%
Contains more Selenium +153.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
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 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Contains more Calcium +45.2%
Contains more Iron +297.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Zinc +81.1%
Contains more Copper +525%
Contains more Manganese +491.5%
Contains more Selenium +153.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.6%
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 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +75.7%
Contains more Other +1191.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 74.71
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Fats +75.7%
Contains more Other +1191.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 74.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%

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 Whiting
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Whiting Opinion
Protein 21.49g 23.48g Whiting
Fats 2.97g 1.69g Sucker fish
Calories 119kcal 116kcal Sucker fish
Calcium 90mg 62mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.67mg 0.42mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 269mg 285mg Whiting
Potassium 487mg 434mg Sucker fish
Sodium 51mg 132mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.96mg 0.53mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.25mg 0.04mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.769mg 0.13mg Sucker fish
Selenium 16.2µg 41.1µg Whiting
Vitamin A 196IU 128IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 38µg Sucker fish
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.068mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.06mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 1.67mg Whiting
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.231mg 0.18mg Sucker fish
Folate 17µg 15µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 2.6µg Whiting
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.241mg 0.263mg Whiting
Threonine 0.942mg 1.029mg Whiting
Isoleucine 0.99mg 1.082mg Whiting
Leucine 1.746mg 1.908mg Whiting
Lysine 1.973mg 2.156mg Whiting
Methionine 0.636mg 0.695mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.839mg 0.917mg Whiting
Valine 1.107mg 1.21mg Whiting
Histidine 0.633mg 0.691mg Whiting
Cholesterol 53mg 84mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g 0.4g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.371g 0.235g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.244g 0.283g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g 0.017g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.905g 0.445g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.035g 0.587g Sucker fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sucker fish Whiting
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
44%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Sucker fish
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.179g)
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 - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.