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Abalone vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Abalone and Shad

  • Abalone has more Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Selenium, while Shad has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Shad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 55% higher.
  • Shad contains 9 times less Sodium than Abalone. Abalone contains 591mg of Sodium, while Shad contains 65mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry 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.
Abalone
Abalone
6
:
4
Shad
Shad
Contains more Iron +206.5%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Zinc +102.1%
Contains more Copper +178%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%
Contains more Selenium +10.7%
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +73.2%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Abalone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 143% 40% 93% 26% 78% 26% 76% 10% 283%
Shad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Iron +206.5%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Zinc +102.1%
Contains more Copper +178%
Contains more Manganese +29.6%
Contains more Selenium +10.7%
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +73.2%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Abalone
Abalone
4
:
5
Shad
Shad
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Abalone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 56% 30% 36% 173% 35% 11% 87% 0%
Shad
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Folate +21.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Abalone
Abalone
3
:
2
Shad
Shad
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.8%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +160.3%
Equal in Water - 59.22
Abalone
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
Shad
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.8%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +160.3%
Equal in Water - 59.22

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Abalone Shad Opinion
Net carbs 11.05g 0g Abalone
Protein 19.63g 21.71g Shad
Fats 6.78g 17.65g Shad
Carbs 11.05g 0g Abalone
Calories 189kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 37mg 60mg Shad
Iron 3.8mg 1.24mg Abalone
Magnesium 56mg 38mg Abalone
Phosphorus 217mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 284mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 591mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 0.95mg 0.47mg Abalone
Copper 0.228mg 0.082mg Abalone
Manganese 0.07mg 0.054mg Abalone
Selenium 51.8µg 46.8µg Abalone
Vitamin A 5IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 36µg Shad
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Abalone
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.183mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 0.865mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.462mg Shad
Folate 14µg 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 0.14µg Abalone
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0.243mg Shad
Threonine 0.838mg 0.952mg Shad
Isoleucine 0.854mg 1mg Shad
Leucine 1.386mg 1.764mg Shad
Lysine 1.433mg 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.441mg 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.847mg Shad
Valine 0.86mg 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.378mg 0.639mg Shad
Cholesterol 94mg 96mg Abalone
Saturated Fat 1.646g Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g Abalone
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g Abalone
Monounsaturated Fat 2.741g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g Abalone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Abalone Shad
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
36%
Abalone
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Abalone
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.646g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Abalone
Abalone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/nutrients
  2. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.