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Sunfish vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunfish and Drum fish

  • Sunfish has more Zinc, and Copper, however, Drum fish is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Drum fish covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 16% more than Sunfish.
  • Sunfish has 2 times more Zinc than Drum fish. While Sunfish has 1.99mg of Zinc, Drum fish has only 0.85mg.
  • Sunfish has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 31% 40% 58% 128% 54% 99% 13% 117% 88%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 23% 31% 43% 99% 23% 99% 13% 117% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.2%
Contains more IronIron +33.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~231mg
~equal in Sodium ~96mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.897mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 3.5% 0% 0% 23% 20% 27% 52% 32% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 12% 0% 0% 20% 48% 54% 52% 80% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.31µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more OtherOther +104%
Contains more FatsFats +602.2%
~equal in Protein ~22.49g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.315 g
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.479 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1771.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +369.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunfish Drum fish Opinion
Calories 114kcal 153kcal Drum fish
Protein 24.87g 22.49g Sunfish
Fats 0.9g 6.32g Drum fish
Vitamin C 1mg 1mg
Cholesterol 86mg 82mg Drum fish
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Calcium 103mg 77mg Sunfish
Potassium 449mg 353mg Sunfish
Iron 1.54mg 1.15mg Sunfish
Copper 0.385mg 0.297mg Sunfish
Zinc 1.99mg 0.85mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 231mg 231mg
Sodium 103mg 96mg Drum fish
Vitamin A 58IU 196IU Drum fish
Vitamin A 17µg 59µg Drum fish
Manganese 0.897mg 0.897mg
Selenium 16.2µg 16.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.092mg 0.081mg Sunfish
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.207mg Drum fish
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 2.862mg Drum fish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.346mg Drum fish
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 2.31µg
Folate 17µg 17µg
Saturated Fat 0.178g 1.434g Sunfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 2.807g Drum fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.315g 1.479g Drum fish
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.252mg Sunfish
Threonine 1.09mg 0.986mg Sunfish
Isoleucine 1.146mg 1.036mg Sunfish
Leucine 2.022mg 1.828mg Sunfish
Lysine 2.284mg 2.065mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.736mg 0.666mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.971mg 0.878mg Sunfish
Valine 1.281mg 1.159mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.732mg 0.662mg Sunfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.047g 0.295g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.092g 0.368g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.185g Drum fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunfish Drum fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
36%
Sunfish
44%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sunfish
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.256g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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 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. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.