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Shark vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shark and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Shark has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 313% more.
  • Shark has 4 times more Calcium than Atlantic Mackerel. Shark has 50mg of Calcium, while Atlantic Mackerel has 12mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +76.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Selenium +29.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Magnesium +76.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Selenium +29.7%

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.
Shark
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Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +619.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 167
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +619.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 167

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Equal in Fats - 13.89
Equal in Water - 63.55
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Equal in Fats - 13.89
Equal in Water - 63.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.257
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.456
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.35
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.257
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.456
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.35

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 18.6g Shark
Fats 13.82g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 205kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 12mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 43mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 194mg 217mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 155mg 314mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 122mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.48mg 0.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.042mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.05mg 0.015mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 167IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 50µg Shark
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 15µg 1µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.208mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg 0.815mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.857mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg 1.512mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.541mg 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.726mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg 0.958mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 59mg 70mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 3.257g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 5.456g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 3.35g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shark Atlantic Mackerel
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
31%
Shark
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

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 - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.