Catfish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between catfish and shark
- Catfish have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and potassium, while shark has more selenium, iron, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat.
- Catfish' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
- Shark contains 2 times less potassium than catfish. Catfish contain 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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~18.62g
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Other
~1.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.78µg | 1.21µg | 65% |
| Selenium | 9.9µg | 34µg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.354g | 3.701g | 16% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Fats | 7.19g | 13.82g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 1.11mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.177mg | 0.3mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 194mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.115g | 5.935g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 3.205g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 366mg | 155mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 228kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.072mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.811mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.548mg | 2.783mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.44g | 18.62g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 122mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.833mg | 0.843mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 0.867mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.396mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.677mg | 1.634mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.539mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.894mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.404mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0.258g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.069g | 0.431g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0.089g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | N/A |
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.