Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Coconut vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are coconut and shark raw different?

  • Coconut is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, and iron; however, shark raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut is 144% higher.
  • Shark raw has less saturated fat.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than coconut (59).

Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Coconut vs Shark raw infographic
Infographic link

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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.5%
Contains more IronIron +189.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1218.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.4%

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.
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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +444.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +437.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 FatsFats +642.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +530%
Contains more WaterWater +56.6%
~equal in Other ~0.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Shark raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 29.698g 0.925g 131%
Manganese 1.5mg 0.015mg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg 62%
Selenium 10.1µg 36.5µg 48%
Copper 0.435mg 0.033mg 45%
Fats 33.49g 4.51g 45%
Fiber 9g 0g 36%
Protein 3.33g 20.98g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.4mg 27%
Iron 2.43mg 0.84mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 2.938mg 15%
Phosphorus 113mg 210mg 14%
Calories 354kcal 130kcal 11%
Choline 12.1mg 65mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.695mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 1.195g 6%
Potassium 356mg 160mg 6%
Folate 26µg 3µg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.43mg 6%
Carbs 15.23g 0g 5%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 49mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.062mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Sodium 20mg 79mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.042mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 34mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 1.808g 1%
Net carbs 6.23g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.23g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Coconut
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 28.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.