Tilapia vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tilapia and Sucker fish different?
- Tilapia is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Sucker fish is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tilapia is 69% higher.
- Tilapia contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Sucker fish. While Tilapia contains 0.093mg of Vitamin B1, Sucker fish contains only 0.012mg.
Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sucker, white, 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 SeleniumSelenium | +235.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +542.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1978.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +224.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.15 g
Fats:
2.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
71.59 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
21.49 g
Fats:
2.97 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.99 g
Other:
1.55 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.1% |
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Carbs
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Water
~73.99g
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Other
~1.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.6 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.035 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -38.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.5% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
~0.905g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 128kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 26.15g | 21.49g |
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| Fats | 2.65g | 2.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 150IU |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 380mg | 487mg |
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| Iron | 0.69mg | 1.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.25mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.96mg |
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| Phosphorus | 204mg | 269mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 196IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.769mg |
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| Selenium | 54.4µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.745mg | 1.462mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.664mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.231mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.86µg | 2.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.9µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 51.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.94g | 0.579g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.955g | 0.905g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 1.035g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.241mg |
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| Threonine | 1.156mg | 0.942mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.22mg | 0.99mg |
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| Leucine | 2.04mg | 1.746mg |
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| Lysine | 2.315mg | 1.973mg |
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| Methionine | 0.766mg | 0.636mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.05mg | 0.839mg |
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| Valine | 1.28mg | 1.107mg |
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| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.633mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.244g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | 0.371g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.06g | 0.094g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
45%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sucker fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.361g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.