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Burbot vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Burbot and Shark?

  • Burbot is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Shark is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Burbot's daily need coverage for Manganese is 37% higher.
  • Burbot has 6 times more Copper than Shark. Burbot has 0.256mg of Copper, while Shark has 0.042mg.
  • Shark contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types in this comparison.

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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
7
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3
Shark
Contains more Calcium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +234.2%
Contains more Zinc +102.1%
Contains more Copper +509.5%
Contains more Manganese +1694%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Equal in Sodium - 122
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 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +234.2%
Contains more Zinc +102.1%
Contains more Copper +509.5%
Contains more Manganese +1694%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Equal in Sodium - 122

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
3
:
5
Shark
Contains more Vitamin B1 +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +958.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.5%
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 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +958.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.4%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
2
:
3
Shark
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Fats +1228.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +36.7%
25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 g
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 Protein +33%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Fats +1228.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +36.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
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2
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3391.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +871.4%
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.209 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.381 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3391.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +871.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burbot Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 24.76g 18.62g Burbot
Fats 1.04g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 115kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 64mg 50mg Burbot
Iron 1.15mg 1.11mg Burbot
Magnesium 41mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 256mg 194mg Burbot
Potassium 518mg 155mg Burbot
Sodium 124mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 0.97mg 0.48mg Burbot
Copper 0.256mg 0.042mg Burbot
Manganese 0.897mg 0.05mg Burbot
Selenium 16.2µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin A 17IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.429mg 0.072mg Burbot
Vitamin B2 0.172mg 0.097mg Burbot
Vitamin B3 1.973mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.3mg Burbot
Folate 1µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.21µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.277mg 0.212mg Burbot
Threonine 1.085mg 0.843mg Burbot
Isoleucine 1.141mg 0.867mg Burbot
Leucine 2.012mg 1.515mg Burbot
Lysine 2.274mg 1.634mg Burbot
Methionine 0.733mg 0.541mg Burbot
Phenylalanine 0.966mg 0.75mg Burbot
Valine 1.275mg 0.965mg Burbot
Histidine 0.729mg 0.538mg Burbot
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.209g 3.205g Burbot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.123g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.09g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.033g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.381g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Burbot Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Burbot
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.996g)
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 ($)
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. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/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.