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Butterfish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Butterfish and Shark?

  • Butterfish is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Shark is higher in Iron.
  • Butterfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 26% more.
  • Butterfish has 3 times more Potassium than Shark. While Butterfish has 481mg of Potassium, Shark has only 155mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shark is lower.

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

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 255%
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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 PotassiumPotassium +210.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.6%
Contains more IronIron +73.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
~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.
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% 6.5% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 0%
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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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.1%
~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
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
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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 +19%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%
Contains more FatsFats +34.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +45.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Shark Opinion
Calories 187kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 22.15g 18.62g Butterfish
Fats 10.28g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 83mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 32mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 28mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 481mg 155mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.069mg 0.042mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.99mg 0.48mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 308mg 194mg Butterfish
Sodium 114mg 122mg Butterfish
Vitamin A 109IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 33µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Butterfish
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.072mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.097mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 2.783mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.62mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.3mg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 1.21µg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 15µg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 3.205g Butterfish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.212mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.971mg 0.843mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 0.867mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.801mg 1.515mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg 1.634mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.541mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.75mg Butterfish
Valine 1.141mg 0.965mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.538mg Butterfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterfish 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
44%
Butterfish
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.