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Whitefish vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whitefish and Sucker fish

  • Whitefish has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Sucker fish is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Sucker fish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 56% more than Whitefish.
  • Sucker fish has 14 times less Vitamin B1 than Whitefish. Whitefish has 0.171mg of Vitamin B1, while Sucker fish has 0.012mg.
  • Sucker fish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 27% 43% 63% 83% 26% 115% 6.7% 100% 88%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains more IronIron +255.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +794.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~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 0% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 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 0% 12% 0% 0% 3% 20% 27% 52% 53% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 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 ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +152.9%
Contains more OtherOther +89%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +182.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whitefish Sucker fish Opinion
Calories 172kcal 119kcal Whitefish
Protein 24.47g 21.49g Whitefish
Fats 7.51g 2.97g Whitefish
Cholesterol 77mg 53mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 42mg 38mg Whitefish
Calcium 33mg 90mg Sucker fish
Potassium 406mg 487mg Sucker fish
Iron 0.47mg 1.67mg Sucker fish
Copper 0.092mg 0.25mg Sucker fish
Zinc 1.27mg 0.96mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 269mg Whitefish
Sodium 65mg 51mg Sucker fish
Vitamin A 131IU 196IU Sucker fish
Vitamin A 39µg 59µg Sucker fish
Manganese 0.086mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 16.2µg 16.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.012mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.085mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 1.462mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.231mg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.31µg Sucker fish
Folate 17µg 17µg
Saturated Fat 1.162g 0.579g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 0.905g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 1.035g Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.241mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.073mg 0.942mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 0.99mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg 1.746mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg 1.973mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.636mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.839mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg 1.107mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.633mg Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.244g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.371g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.094g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whitefish Sucker 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
33%
Whitefish
36%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.583g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.