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Shad vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shad and Snapper?

  • Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Snapper is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Snapper's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 119% higher.
  • Shad has 103 times more Vitamin B2 than Snapper. Shad has 0.308mg of Vitamin B2, while Snapper has 0.003mg.
  • Snapper contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, snapper, mixed species, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Shad
9
:
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +588.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Copper +192.9%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.5%
Equal in Sodium - 64
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 7% 23% 85% 37% 9% 10% 10% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +588.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Copper +192.9%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.5%
Equal in Sodium - 64

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.
Shad
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3691.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.5%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2042.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 20% 306% 6% 12% 1% 6% 45% 93% 4% 375% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3691.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.5%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2042.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
3
:
Contains more Fats +1217.2%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.51
Equal in Other - 1.28
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
21% 77%
Protein: 20.51 g
Fats: 1.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 76.87 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +1217.2%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Equal in Protein - 20.51
Equal in Other - 1.28

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Snapper Opinion
Protein 21.71g 20.51g Shad
Fats 17.65g 1.34g Shad
Calories 252kcal 100kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 32mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.18mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 32mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 198mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 417mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 64mg Snapper
Zinc 0.47mg 0.36mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.028mg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.013mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 38.2µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 106IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 32µg Shad
Vitamin E 0.96mg Snapper
Vitamin D 408IU Snapper
Vitamin D 10.2µg Snapper
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.046mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.003mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 0.284mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.75mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.4mg Shad
Folate 17µg 5µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 3µg Snapper
Vitamin K 0.1µg Snapper
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.23mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.899mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.945mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.667mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.883mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.607mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.801mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 1.056mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.604mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 37mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.285g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.26g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.051g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.065g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.251g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shad Snapper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
43%
Shad
73%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
40%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/nutrients
  2. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173698/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.