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Shark vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shark and Mussels

  • Shark has more Vitamin B6, while Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 950% higher.
  • Mussels contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Shark. Shark contains 0.3mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels contains 0.1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
Shark
3
:
Contains more Calcium +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.9%
Contains more Iron +505.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.9%
Contains more Zinc +456.3%
Contains more Copper +254.8%
Contains more Manganese +13500%
Contains more Selenium +163.5%
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.9%
Contains more Iron +505.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.9%
Contains more Zinc +456.3%
Contains more Copper +254.8%
Contains more Manganese +13500%
Contains more Selenium +163.5%

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.
Shark
1
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Folate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1883.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Folate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1883.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
1
:
Contains more Fats +208.5%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.6%
Contains more Other +194.4%
Equal in Water - 61.15
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +208.5%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.6%
Contains more Other +194.4%
Equal in Water - 61.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +485.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +485.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 18.62g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 13.82g 4.48g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 228kcal 172kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 33mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 43mg 37mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 155mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 122mg 369mg Shark
Zinc 0.48mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.042mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.05mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 34µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 180IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.1mg Shark
Folate 15µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.843mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.515mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.634mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.541mg 0.537mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.965mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.538mg 0.457mg Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.044g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 1.014g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 1.212g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.355g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.