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Sunfish vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunfish and Catfish

  • Sunfish has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, and Calcium, however, Catfish is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sunfish covers your daily need of Copper 38% more than Catfish.
  • Sunfish has 50 times more Manganese than Catfish. While Sunfish has 0.897mg of Manganese, Catfish has only 0.018mg.
  • Catfish has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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 +1044.4%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.4%
Contains more Zinc +243.1%
Contains more Copper +887.2%
Contains more Manganese +4883.3%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Contains more Calcium +1044.4%
Contains more Iron +450%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.4%
Contains more Zinc +243.1%
Contains more Copper +887.2%
Contains more Manganese +4883.3%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 247

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 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.811
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 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 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.811

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Contains more Fats +698.9%
Equal in Water - 74.65
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Contains more Fats +698.9%
Equal in Water - 74.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1976.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.8%
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 g
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1976.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunfish Catfish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunfish Catfish Opinion
Protein 24.87g 18.44g Sunfish
Fats 0.9g 7.19g Catfish
Calories 114kcal 144kcal Catfish
Calcium 103mg 9mg Sunfish
Iron 1.54mg 0.28mg Sunfish
Magnesium 38mg 23mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 231mg 247mg Catfish
Potassium 449mg 366mg Sunfish
Sodium 103mg 119mg Sunfish
Zinc 1.99mg 0.58mg Sunfish
Copper 0.385mg 0.039mg Sunfish
Manganese 0.897mg 0.018mg Sunfish
Selenium 16.2µg 9.9µg Sunfish
Vitamin A 58IU 2IU Sunfish
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 1µg Sunfish
Vitamin E 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 10IU Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg Catfish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sunfish
Vitamin B1 0.092mg 0.024mg Sunfish
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.1mg Catfish
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 2.548mg Catfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.811mg Sunfish
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.177mg Catfish
Folate 17µg 12µg Sunfish
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 2.78µg Catfish
Vitamin K 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.22mg Sunfish
Threonine 1.09mg 0.833mg Sunfish
Isoleucine 1.146mg 0.82mg Sunfish
Leucine 2.022mg 1.396mg Sunfish
Lysine 2.284mg 1.677mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.736mg 0.539mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.971mg 0.735mg Sunfish
Valine 1.281mg 0.894mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.732mg 0.404mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 86mg 66mg Catfish
Trans Fat 0.063g Sunfish
Saturated Fat 0.178g 1.586g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.092g 0.069g Sunfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.047g 0.02g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.018g Sunfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 3.115g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.315g 1.354g Catfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunfish Catfish
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%
Sunfish
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sunfish
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.408g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/nutrients
  2. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.