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Whelk vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Whelk and Sucker fish

  • Whelk is higher than Sucker fish in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Whelk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 660% more than Sucker fish.
  • Whelk contains 8 times more Copper than Sucker fish. While Whelk contains 2.06mg of Copper, Sucker fish contains only 0.25mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sucker fish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat 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.
Whelk
Whelk
9
:
1
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +502.4%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Potassium +42.5%
Contains more Zinc +239.6%
Contains more Copper +724%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 269
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Sucker fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +502.4%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Potassium +42.5%
Contains more Zinc +239.6%
Contains more Copper +724%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 269

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.
Whelk
Whelk
6
:
3
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +685.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Whelk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 23% 13% 50% 38% 24% 150% 9% 2268% 0%
Sucker fish
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 +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +685.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Folate +54.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
3
:
2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Protein +121.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +158.1%
Contains more Fats +271.3%
Contains more Water +131.2%
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Sucker fish
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Contains more Protein +121.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +158.1%
Contains more Fats +271.3%
Contains more Water +131.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whelk
Whelk
1
:
2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1516.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2150%
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Sucker fish
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1516.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whelk Sucker fish Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Protein 47.68g 21.49g Whelk
Fats 0.8g 2.97g Sucker fish
Carbs 15.52g 0g Whelk
Calories 275kcal 119kcal Whelk
Calcium 113mg 90mg Whelk
Iron 10.06mg 1.67mg Whelk
Magnesium 172mg 38mg Whelk
Phosphorus 282mg 269mg Whelk
Potassium 694mg 487mg Whelk
Sodium 412mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 3.26mg 0.96mg Whelk
Copper 2.06mg 0.25mg Whelk
Manganese 0.89mg 0.769mg Whelk
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Whelk
Vitamin A 162IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 59µg Sucker fish
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.012mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.214mg 0.085mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.995mg 1.462mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 0.231mg Whelk
Folate 11µg 17µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 18.14µg 2.31µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.618mg 0.241mg Whelk
Threonine 2.136mg 0.942mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.655mg 0.99mg Whelk
Leucine 3.807mg 1.746mg Whelk
Lysine 2.93mg 1.973mg Whelk
Methionine 1.205mg 0.636mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.648mg 0.839mg Whelk
Valine 2.075mg 1.107mg Whelk
Histidine 0.977mg 0.633mg Whelk
Cholesterol 130mg 53mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.579g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 1.035g Sucker fish

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Whelk 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
215%
Whelk
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
215%
Whelk
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Whelk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171984/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.