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Salmon vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salmon and Shark

  • Salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Shark is higher in Iron.
  • Salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 66% more than Shark.
  • Salmon has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Shark. While Salmon has 0.34mg of Vitamin B1, Shark has only 0.072mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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.
Salmon
5
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5
Shark
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +147.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +226.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%
Contains more Zinc +11.6%
Contains more Manganese +212.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.9%
Contains more Potassium +147.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +226.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%
Contains more Zinc +11.6%
Contains more Manganese +212.5%

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.
Salmon
12
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0
Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
2
:
3
Shark
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +35%
Equal in Water - 60.09
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +35%
Equal in Water - 60.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
2
:
1
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42%
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 22.1g 18.62g Salmon
Fats 12.35g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 206kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 15mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.34mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 30mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 252mg 194mg Salmon
Potassium 384mg 155mg Salmon
Sodium 61mg 122mg Salmon
Zinc 0.43mg 0.48mg Shark
Copper 0.049mg 0.042mg Salmon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 41.4µg 34µg Salmon
Vitamin A 230IU 180IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 54µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.072mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.097mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 2.783mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg 0.62mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 0.3mg Salmon
Folate 34µg 15µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 1.21µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.212mg Salmon
Threonine 0.969mg 0.843mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg 0.867mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg 1.515mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg 1.634mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg 0.541mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg 0.75mg Salmon
Valine 1.139mg 0.965mg Salmon
Histidine 0.651mg 0.538mg Salmon
Cholesterol 63mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 2.397g 3.205g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g 0.431g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g 0.258g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g 0.089g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 3.701g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
110%
Salmon
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.808g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/nutrients
  2. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.