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Blue cheese vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Blue cheese and Shark raw different?

  • Blue cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Shark raw is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Blue cheese is 89% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains 16 times more Calcium than Shark raw. While Blue cheese contains 528mg of Calcium, Shark raw contains only 34mg.
  • Shark raw has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, blue 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 +1452.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains more Zinc +518.6%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Iron +171%
Contains more Magnesium +113%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +151.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +1452.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains more Zinc +518.6%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Iron +171%
Contains more Magnesium +113%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +151.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
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 A +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +537.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +449.5%
Contains more Water +73.5%
Equal in Protein - 20.98
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 Fats +537.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +449.5%
Contains more Water +73.5%
Equal in Protein - 20.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +330.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.4%
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +330.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Shark raw Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 0g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 20.98g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 4.51g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 0g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 130kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 0g Shark raw
Calcium 528mg 34mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0.84mg Shark raw
Magnesium 23mg 49mg Shark raw
Phosphorus 387mg 210mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 160mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 79mg Shark raw
Zinc 2.66mg 0.43mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.033mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.015mg Shark raw
Selenium 14.5µg 36.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 721IU 233IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 70µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 21IU 24IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Shark raw
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.042mg Shark raw
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.062mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 2.938mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.695mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.4mg Shark raw
Folate 36µg 3µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.49µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.235mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.967mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 1.705mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.584mg 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.819mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 1.081mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.618mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 51mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 18.669g 0.925g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 1.808g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 1.195g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese 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
42%
Blue cheese
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1067mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.744g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.