White Sucker · Catostomus commersonii
Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 44/100
How many beneficial nutrients Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
24% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 24%3.0 g per serving
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Protein 76%21.5 g per serving
What Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 67.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 87.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 62.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 427.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 85.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 490.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 388.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 18.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 87.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 132.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 244.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 371.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21.5 g | |
| Histidine | 633.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 990.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,746.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,973.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 636.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 839.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 942.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 241.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,107.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,300.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,286.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,200.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 230.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,208.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,031.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 760.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 877.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 725.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 59.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 17.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.3 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.9 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 90.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | |
| Magnesium | 38.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 269.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 487.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 51.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.0 mg | |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg | |
| Selenium | 16.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 53.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.9 g | — |
About Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat
The white sucker is a common freshwater fish of North American lakes and rivers, named for its thick, downturned, suckerlike mouth that vacuums food from the bottom. Though often overlooked by anglers, it is a perfectly good eating fish with sweet, white, flaky flesh, and it has long been a food source for Indigenous peoples and rural communities across its range. The main drawback is its many small Y-shaped bones, which is why it is often scored, pickled, canned, ground into fish cakes and patties, or smoked, all methods that soften or work around the bones.
In early spring, suckers run upstream to spawn in great numbers and are traditionally netted or speared, a seasonal harvest sometimes called a sucker run. Like other lean freshwater fish, white sucker offers high-quality protein, B vitamins, and minerals with little fat. Its firm flesh takes especially well to smoking. Use white sucker very fresh, keep the catch cold on ice, and try pickling or grinding it to make the most of an underrated and abundant fish.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat?
There are 119 calories in 100 g of Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat, or about 148 calories in 1 fillet (124 g).
How much protein is in Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat?
Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat contains 21.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat?
Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat?
Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat provides 3.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat a good source of?
Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (96% DV), Protein (43% DV), Manganese (33% DV), Selenium (29% DV), Copper (28% DV) and Phosphorus (22% DV) and a good source of Pantothenic Acid (B5), Vitamin B6 and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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