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Apple vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are apples and shark different?

  • Apples are higher in fiber; however, shark is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for shark is 62% higher.
  • Apples have less saturated Fat.
  • Shark has a lower glycemic index (0) than apples (36).

Apples, raw, with skin and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Shark
9
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 less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +760%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.9%
Contains more IronIron +825%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1663.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
4
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 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2958.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +916.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +631.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Shark
3
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 CarbsCarbs +116.1%
Contains more WaterWater +42.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7061.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8029.4%
Contains more OtherOther +440%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Shark
2
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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84685.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7156.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Shark Opinion
Calories 52kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 0.26g 18.62g Shark
Fats 0.17g 13.82g Shark
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg Apple
Net carbs 11.41g 6.39g Apple
Carbs 13.81g 6.39g Apple
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Apple
Magnesium 5mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 6mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 107mg 155mg Shark
Iron 0.12mg 1.11mg Shark
Sugar 10.39g Shark
Fiber 2.4g 0g Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0.042mg Shark
Zinc 0.04mg 0.48mg Shark
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 194mg Shark
Sodium 1mg 122mg Apple
Vitamin A 54IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 3µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 0µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.3mg Shark
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.21µg Shark
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Folate 3µg 15µg Shark
Choline 3.4mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 3.205g Apple
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.006mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 0.013mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 0.012mg 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.001mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.012mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.005mg 0.538mg Shark
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Apple
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.177g)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.