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.
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Iron
+94%
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Magnesium
+55.1%
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Potassium
+96.3%
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Zinc
+46.5%
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Copper
+121.2%
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Selenium
+20.8%
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Calcium
+183.3%
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Sodium
-12.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
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Iron
+94%
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Magnesium
+55.1%
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Potassium
+96.3%
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Zinc
+46.5%
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Copper
+121.2%
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Selenium
+20.8%
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Calcium
+183.3%
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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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Vitamin E
+52%
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Vitamin D
+2583.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+319%
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Vitamin B2
+403.2%
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Vitamin B3
+209.1%
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Vitamin B5
+23.2%
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Vitamin B12
+484.6%
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Vitamin K
+4900%
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Vitamin A
+39.5%
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Folate
+200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
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Vitamin E
+52%
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Vitamin D
+2583.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+319%
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Vitamin B2
+403.2%
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Vitamin B3
+209.1%
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Vitamin B5
+23.2%
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Vitamin B12
+484.6%
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Vitamin K
+4900%
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Vitamin A
+39.5%
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Folate
+200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+208%
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+325.8%
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Protein
+12.8%
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Water
+15.8%
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
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3.96 g
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20.98 g
Fats:
4.51 g
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0 g
Water:
73.58 g
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0.93 g
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Fats
+208%
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Other
+325.8%
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Protein
+12.8%
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Water
+15.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+201.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+180.3%
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Saturated Fat
-71.6%
Saturated Fat:
3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.35 g
Saturated Fat:
0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.195 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+201.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+180.3%
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 18.6g | 20.98g |
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| Fats | 13.89g | 4.51g |
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| Calories | 205kcal | 130kcal |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 34mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.84mg |
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| Magnesium | 76mg | 49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 217mg | 210mg |
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| Potassium | 314mg | 160mg |
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| Sodium | 90mg | 79mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.033mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 36.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 233IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 50µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.52mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 643IU | 24IU |
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| Vitamin D | 16.1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.312mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.08mg | 2.938mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 0.695mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.399mg | 0.4mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.71µg | 1.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5µg | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.235mg |
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| Threonine | 0.815mg | 0.92mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.857mg | 0.967mg |
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| Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.705mg |
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| Lysine | 1.708mg | 1.926mg |
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| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.621mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.726mg | 0.819mg |
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| Valine | 0.958mg | 1.081mg |
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| Histidine | 0.548mg | 0.618mg |
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 51mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.257g | 0.925g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.401g | 0.527g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.898g | 0.316g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.212g | 0.109g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.456g | 1.808g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.35g | 1.195g |
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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.332g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)