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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.
  • 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 32% 11% 13% 16% 106% 16% 2.3% 54%
Shark
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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 +136.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455.6%
Contains more IronIron +296.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +243.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg
~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% 0.12% 19% 9% 6% 23% 48% 49% 41% 348% 6.3% 9% 43%
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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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.097mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.783mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Shark
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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 WaterWater +24.2%
Contains more FatsFats +92.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~18.62g
~equal in Other ~1.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.354 g
Shark
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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 -50.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Catfish Shark
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Catfish Shark Opinion
Calories 144kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 18.44g 18.62g Shark
Fats 7.19g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 66mg 59mg Shark
Vitamin D 10IU Catfish
Magnesium 23mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 9mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 366mg 155mg Catfish
Iron 0.28mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.039mg 0.042mg Shark
Zinc 0.58mg 0.48mg Catfish
Phosphorus 247mg 194mg Catfish
Sodium 119mg 122mg Catfish
Vitamin A 2IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 1µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg Catfish
Manganese 0.018mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 9.9µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.097mg Catfish
Vitamin B3 2.548mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.811mg 0.62mg Catfish
Vitamin B6 0.177mg 0.3mg Shark
Vitamin B12 2.78µg 1.21µg Catfish
Vitamin K 2.5µg Catfish
Folate 12µg 15µg Shark
Trans Fat 0.063g Shark
Choline 78.7mg Catfish
Saturated Fat 1.586g 3.205g Catfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.115g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.354g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.212mg Catfish
Threonine 0.833mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.82mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.396mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.677mg 1.634mg Catfish
Methionine 0.539mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.735mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.894mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.404mg 0.538mg Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.069g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.089g Shark
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Catfish 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
46%
Catfish
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Catfish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Catfish
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.

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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.