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Abalone vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Abalone and Shark

  • Abalone has more Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Shark has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Abalone's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 45% more.
  • Abalone has 5 times more Copper than Shark. Abalone has 0.228mg of Copper, while Shark has 0.042mg.
  • Shark is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried 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.
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Shark
Contains more Iron +242.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +83.2%
Contains more Zinc +97.9%
Contains more Copper +442.9%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +52.4%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 143% 40% 93% 26% 78% 26% 76% 10% 283%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Iron +242.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +83.2%
Contains more Zinc +97.9%
Contains more Copper +442.9%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +52.4%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.4%

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.
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Shark
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75.4%
Equal in Folate - 15
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%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75.4%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains more Carbs +72.9%
Contains more Other +125.9%
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
Equal in Water - 60.09
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
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 Carbs +72.9%
Contains more Other +125.9%
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
Equal in Water - 60.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.8%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.676 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Abalone Shark
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Shark Opinion
Net carbs 11.05g 6.39g Abalone
Protein 19.63g 18.62g Abalone
Fats 6.78g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 11.05g 6.39g Abalone
Calories 189kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 37mg 50mg Shark
Iron 3.8mg 1.11mg Abalone
Magnesium 56mg 43mg Abalone
Phosphorus 217mg 194mg Abalone
Potassium 284mg 155mg Abalone
Sodium 591mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 0.95mg 0.48mg Abalone
Copper 0.228mg 0.042mg Abalone
Manganese 0.07mg 0.05mg Abalone
Selenium 51.8µg 34µg Abalone
Vitamin A 5IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Abalone
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.072mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.097mg Abalone
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 0.62mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 14µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 1.21µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0.212mg Abalone
Threonine 0.838mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.854mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.386mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.433mg 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.441mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.86mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.378mg 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 94mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 1.646g 3.205g Abalone
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 2.741g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Abalone Shark
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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Abalone
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.559g)
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. 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.