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Cod vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cod and Shark

  • Cod has more Vitamin B5, and Potassium, while Shark has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 3048% higher.
  • Shark contains 3 times less Potassium than Cod. Cod contains 413mg of Potassium, while Shark contains 155mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cod is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw 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.
Cod
Cod
3
:
7
Shark
Shark
Contains more Potassium +166.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +192.1%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Equal in Selenium - 34
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Potassium +166.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +192.1%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Equal in Selenium - 34

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.
Cod
Cod
6
:
6
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24577.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
Cod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24577.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Water +35.2%
Contains more Fats +1962.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
Cod
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Shark
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 Water +35.2%
Contains more Fats +1962.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Protein - 18.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6213.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1502.2%
Cod
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6213.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1502.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 17.81g 18.62g Shark
Fats 0.67g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 82kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 16mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.38mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 32mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 203mg 194mg Cod
Potassium 413mg 155mg Cod
Sodium 54mg 122mg Cod
Zinc 0.45mg 0.48mg Shark
Copper 0.028mg 0.042mg Shark
Manganese 0.015mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 33.1µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin A 40IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.64mg Cod
Vitamin D 36IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg Cod
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.072mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.62mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 7µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.21µg Shark
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.781mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.447mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.635mg 1.634mg Cod
Methionine 0.527mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.917mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.524mg 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 43mg 59mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.131g 3.205g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.094g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
790%
Cod
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.