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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
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 19% 46% 43% 85% 26% 110% 16% 117% 88%
Shark
1
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 more CalciumCalcium +28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +234.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +509.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1694%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg
~equal in Iron ~1.11mg
~equal in Sodium ~122mg

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
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% 1.7% 0% 0% 107% 40% 37% 10% 80% 115% 0% 0.75% 0%
Shark
5
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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +980%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
1
28% 22% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.209 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.381 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 -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3391.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.897mg 0.05mg 37%
Selenium 16.2µg 34µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.429mg 0.072mg 30%
Copper 0.256mg 0.042mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.381g 3.701g 22%
Fats 1.04g 13.82g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.17g 5.935g 14%
Saturated fat 0.209g 3.205g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.21µg 12%
Protein 24.76g 18.62g 12%
Potassium 518mg 155mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.62mg 9%
Phosphorus 256mg 194mg 9%
Calories 115kcal 228kcal 6%
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.172mg 0.097mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.973mg 2.783mg 5%
Vitamin A 5µg 54µg 5%
Zinc 0.97mg 0.48mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.3mg 4%
Folate 1µg 15µg 4%
Carbs 0g 6.39g 2%
Calcium 64mg 50mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.39g N/A
Magnesium 41mg 43mg 0%
Iron 1.15mg 1.11mg 0%
Sodium 124mg 122mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.277mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 1.085mg 0.843mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.141mg 0.867mg 0%
Leucine 2.012mg 1.515mg 0%
Lysine 2.274mg 1.634mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.966mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 1.275mg 0.965mg 0%
Histidine 0.729mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.09g 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.123g 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.033g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burbot Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Burbot
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Burbot
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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.