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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Shark

  • Shark contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Magnesium than Atlantic Mackerel.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 301% higher.
  • Shark contains 27 times less Vitamin D than Atlantic Mackerel. Atlantic Mackerel contains 643IU of Vitamin D, while Shark contains 24IU.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Shark is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.

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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.
Contains more Iron +94%
Contains more Magnesium +55.1%
Contains more Potassium +96.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.5%
Contains more Copper +121.2%
Contains more Selenium +20.8%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Iron +94%
Contains more Magnesium +55.1%
Contains more Potassium +96.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.5%
Contains more Copper +121.2%
Contains more Selenium +20.8%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Manganese - 0.015

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 E +52%
Contains more Vitamin D +2583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +52%
Contains more Vitamin D +2583.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Contains more Vitamin A +39.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +208%
Contains more Other +325.8%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Water +15.8%
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Fats +208%
Contains more Other +325.8%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Water +15.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Shark Opinion
Protein 18.6g 20.98g Shark
Fats 13.89g 4.51g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 130kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 34mg Shark
Iron 1.63mg 0.84mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 49mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 210mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 160mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 79mg Shark
Zinc 0.63mg 0.43mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.033mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.015mg
Selenium 44.1µg 36.5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 233IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 70µg Shark
Vitamin E 1.52mg 1mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU 24IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 0.6µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.042mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.062mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 2.938mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.695mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.4mg Shark
Folate 1µg 3µg Shark
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 1.49µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg 0.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.235mg Shark
Threonine 0.815mg 0.92mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.967mg Shark
Leucine 1.512mg 1.705mg Shark
Lysine 1.708mg 1.926mg Shark
Methionine 0.551mg 0.621mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.819mg Shark
Valine 0.958mg 1.081mg Shark
Histidine 0.548mg 0.618mg Shark
Cholesterol 70mg 51mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.925g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.527g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.316g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.109g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 1.808g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 1.195g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Atlantic Mackerel Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
38%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
41%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.332g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients
  2. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.