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Alaska pollock vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Alaska pollock and Shark

  • Shark has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B3 than Alaska pollock.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 102% more than Shark.
  • Alaska pollock has 3 times more Sodium than Shark. While Alaska pollock has 419mg of Sodium, Shark has only 122mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.7%
Contains more IronIron +98.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Shark
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Shark
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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 ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more OtherOther +56.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1071.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Shark
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4329.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +534.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Shark Opinion
Calories 111kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 23.48g 18.62g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 86mg 59mg Shark
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg 43mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 50mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 155mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.06mg 0.042mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg 0.48mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 194mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 122mg Shark
Vitamin A 51IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 17µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 44.1µg 34µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.097mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 2.783mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.3mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 1.21µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 15µg Shark
Choline 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 3.205g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.212mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.843mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.867mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 1.515mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 1.634mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.541mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.75mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.965mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.538mg Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
61%
Alaska pollock
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.046g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.