Cod vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cod and shark raw
- Cod has more vitamin B5 and potassium; however, shark raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin A, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3046% more than shark raw.
- Shark raw has 3 times less potassium than cod. Cod has 413mg of potassium, while shark raw has 160mg.
- Cod contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.
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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 | +158.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21914.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +573.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1823.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +417.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.695mg | 3046% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 1.49µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 160mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 36.5µg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 4.51g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 1.195g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.84mg | 6% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 20.98g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 70µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 2.938mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 1.808g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 0.925g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 130kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 24IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0.316g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0.527g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.109g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.794g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.