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Chinook salmon vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chinook salmon and shark?

  • Shark has less vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin A than chinook salmon.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 69% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has 4 times more vitamin B3 than shark. Chinook salmon has 10.045mg of vitamin B3, while shark has 2.783mg.
  • Shark contains less cholesterol.

We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types in this comparison.

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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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +183.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.6%
Contains more IronIron +22%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Shark
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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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 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 ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~13.82g
~equal in Water ~60.09g
~equal in Other ~1.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.205g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.935g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Shark DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 1.21µg 69%
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 2.783mg 45%
Phosphorus 371mg 194mg 25%
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg 23%
Magnesium 122mg 43mg 19%
Protein 25.72g 18.62g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.3mg 12%
Vitamin A 149µg 54µg 11%
Potassium 505mg 155mg 10%
Cholesterol 85mg 59mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 3.701g 7%
Folate 35µg 15µg 5%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.62mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.097mg 4%
Iron 0.91mg 1.11mg 3%
Sodium 60mg 122mg 3%
Calcium 28mg 50mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.39g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.072mg 2%
Fats 13.38g 13.82g 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg 1%
Copper 0.053mg 0.042mg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.48mg 1%
Calories 231kcal 228kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 6.39g N/A
Saturated fat 3.214g 3.205g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 5.742g 5.935g 0%
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 1.127mg 0.843mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.867mg 0%
Leucine 2.09mg 1.515mg 0%
Lysine 2.362mg 1.634mg 0%
Methionine 0.761mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.965mg 0%
Histidine 0.757mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon 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
65%
Chinook salmon
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0089999999999999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.