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Burbot vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Burbot and Shad

  • Burbot has more Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Shad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Shad covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Burbot.
  • Shad contains 17 times less Manganese than Burbot. Burbot contains 0.897mg of Manganese, while Shad contains 0.054mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Burbot
6
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4
Shad
Contains more Zinc +106.4%
Contains more Copper +212.2%
Contains more Manganese +1561.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Equal in Iron - 1.24
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 492
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 44% 30% 110% 46% 17% 27% 86% 117% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Zinc +106.4%
Contains more Copper +212.2%
Contains more Manganese +1561.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Equal in Iron - 1.24
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 492

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.
Burbot
2
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6
Shad
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 108% 40% 37% 11% 80% 1% 115% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +1600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
2
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2
Shad
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Water +24%
Contains more Fats +1597.1%
Contains more Other +79.7%
25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 g
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Water +24%
Contains more Fats +1597.1%
Contains more Other +79.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burbot Shad Opinion
Protein 24.76g 21.71g Burbot
Fats 1.04g 17.65g Shad
Calories 115kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 64mg 60mg Burbot
Iron 1.15mg 1.24mg Shad
Magnesium 41mg 38mg Burbot
Phosphorus 256mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 518mg 492mg Burbot
Sodium 124mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 0.97mg 0.47mg Burbot
Copper 0.256mg 0.082mg Burbot
Manganese 0.897mg 0.054mg Burbot
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin A 17IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 36µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.429mg 0.183mg Burbot
Vitamin B2 0.172mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 1.973mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.462mg Shad
Folate 1µg 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.14µg Burbot
Tryptophan 0.277mg 0.243mg Burbot
Threonine 1.085mg 0.952mg Burbot
Isoleucine 1.141mg 1mg Burbot
Leucine 2.012mg 1.764mg Burbot
Lysine 2.274mg 1.993mg Burbot
Methionine 0.733mg 0.642mg Burbot
Phenylalanine 0.966mg 0.847mg Burbot
Valine 1.275mg 1.118mg Burbot
Histidine 0.729mg 0.639mg Burbot
Cholesterol 77mg 96mg Burbot
Saturated Fat 0.209g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.123g Burbot
Omega-3 - EPA 0.09g Burbot
Omega-3 - DPA 0.033g Burbot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g Burbot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.381g Burbot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burbot Shad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
33%
Burbot
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Burbot
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.209g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burbot
Burbot 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/nutrients
  2. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.