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Tuna salad vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tuna salad and Sucker fish

  • Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Sucker fish is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sucker fish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 46% more than Tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad contains 8 times more Sodium than Sucker fish. While Tuna salad contains 402mg of Sodium, Sucker fish contains only 51mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad and Fish, sucker, white, 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 Selenium +154.3%
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +67%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +173.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +72.4%
Contains more Manganese +1822.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Selenium +154.3%
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +67%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +173.6%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Copper +72.4%
Contains more Manganese +1822.5%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.2%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.2%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +92.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +211.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +37.4%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Water +17.1%
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Contains more Fats +211.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +37.4%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Water +17.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Sucker fish Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 21.49g Sucker fish
Fats 9.26g 2.97g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 119kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 90mg Sucker fish
Iron 1mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 19mg 38mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 178mg 269mg Sucker fish
Potassium 178mg 487mg Sucker fish
Sodium 402mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.56mg 0.96mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.145mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.04mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 41.2µg 16.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 59µg Sucker fish
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.012mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.085mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.462mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.231mg Sucker fish
Folate 8µg 17µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.31µg Sucker fish
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.241mg Sucker fish
Threonine 0.701mg 0.942mg Sucker fish
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.99mg Sucker fish
Leucine 1.293mg 1.746mg Sucker fish
Lysine 1.457mg 1.973mg Sucker fish
Methionine 0.47mg 0.636mg Sucker fish
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.839mg Sucker fish
Valine 0.824mg 1.107mg Sucker fish
Histidine 0.467mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Cholesterol 13mg 53mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.579g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.905g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.035g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tuna salad Sucker fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Tuna salad
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.965g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/nutrients
  2. Sucker fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172002/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.