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Caper vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caper and Shark raw different?

  • Caper is higher in Copper, and Vitamin K, however, Shark raw is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Caper is 99% higher.
  • Caper contains 246 times more Vitamin K than Shark raw. While Caper contains 24.6µg of Vitamin K, Shark raw contains only 0.1µg.
  • Shark raw has less Sodium.

Capers, canned and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +420%
Contains more Magnesium +48.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +2941.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +420%
Contains more Magnesium +48.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +2941.7%

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.
Caper
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +24500%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +24500%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +764.5%
Contains more Protein +789%
Contains more Fats +424.4%
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +764.5%
Contains more Protein +789%
Contains more Fats +424.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2769.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.1%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2769.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Shark raw Opinion
Net carbs 1.69g 0g Caper
Protein 2.36g 20.98g Shark raw
Fats 0.86g 4.51g Shark raw
Carbs 4.89g 0g Caper
Calories 23kcal 130kcal Shark raw
Sugar 0.41g 0g Shark raw
Fiber 3.2g 0g Caper
Calcium 40mg 34mg Caper
Iron 1.67mg 0.84mg Caper
Magnesium 33mg 49mg Shark raw
Phosphorus 10mg 210mg Shark raw
Potassium 40mg 160mg Shark raw
Sodium 2348mg 79mg Shark raw
Zinc 0.32mg 0.43mg Shark raw
Copper 0.374mg 0.033mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg 0.015mg Caper
Selenium 1.2µg 36.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 138IU 233IU Shark raw
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 70µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 0.88mg 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Shark raw
Vitamin C 4.3mg 0mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.042mg Shark raw
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.062mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 2.938mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.4mg Shark raw
Folate 23µg 3µg Caper
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 24.6µg 0.1µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg Shark raw
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Caper
Saturated Fat 0.233g 0.925g Caper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.109g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 1.808g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 1.195g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caper Shark raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Caper
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2269mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.692g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/nutrients
  2. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.