Catfish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Catfish and Shark
- Catfish has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Shark has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Catfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
- Shark contains 2 times less Potassium than Catfish. Catfish contains 366mg of Potassium, while Shark contains 155mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Catfish is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+27.3%
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Potassium
+136.1%
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Zinc
+20.8%
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Calcium
+455.6%
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Iron
+296.4%
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Magnesium
+87%
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Manganese
+177.8%
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Selenium
+243.4%
Equal in Sodium - 122
Equal in Copper - 0.042
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Phosphorus
+27.3%
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Potassium
+136.1%
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Zinc
+20.8%
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Calcium
+455.6%
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Iron
+296.4%
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Magnesium
+87%
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Manganese
+177.8%
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Selenium
+243.4%
Equal in Sodium - 122
Equal in Copper - 0.042
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.
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Vitamin B5
+30.8%
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Vitamin B12
+129.8%
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Vitamin A
+8900%
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Vitamin B1
+200%
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Vitamin B6
+69.5%
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Folate
+25%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.783
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Vitamin B5
+30.8%
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Vitamin B12
+129.8%
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Vitamin A
+8900%
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Vitamin B1
+200%
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Vitamin B6
+69.5%
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Folate
+25%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.783
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+24.2%
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Fats
+92.2%
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Carbs
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Equal in Protein - 18.62
Equal in Other - 1.08
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Water
+24.2%
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Fats
+92.2%
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Equal in Protein - 18.62
Equal in Other - 1.08
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-50.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+90.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+173.3%
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Saturated Fat
-50.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+90.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+173.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g |
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| Protein | 18.44g | 18.62g |
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| Fats | 7.19g | 13.82g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g |
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| Calories | 144kcal | 228kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 50mg |
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| Iron | 0.28mg | 1.11mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 194mg |
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| Potassium | 366mg | 155mg |
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| Sodium | 119mg | 122mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.042mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 9.9µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.548mg | 2.783mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.811mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.177mg | 0.3mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.78µg | 1.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 0.833mg | 0.843mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 0.867mg |
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| Leucine | 1.396mg | 1.515mg |
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| Lysine | 1.677mg | 1.634mg |
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| Methionine | 0.539mg | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.75mg |
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| Valine | 0.894mg | 0.965mg |
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| Histidine | 0.404mg | 0.538mg |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 59mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.063g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.586g | 3.205g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.069g | 0.431g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0.258g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0.089g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.115g | 5.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.354g | 3.701g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g |
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| 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
46%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Catfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.619g)
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.