Cod vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cod and shark
- Cod has more selenium; however, shark has more vitamin B5, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Shark's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 15% more.
- Cod has 2 times more potassium than shark. Cod has 244mg of potassium, while shark has 155mg.
- Cod is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +257.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1507% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4686.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1167.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g | 3.701g | 23% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 13.82g | 20% |
| Choline | 83.7mg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 5.935g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.168g | 3.205g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 0.62mg | 9% |
| Protein | 22.83g | 18.62g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 194mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 1.11mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 1.21µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 37.6µg | 34µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 46IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 228kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.81mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 54µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 155mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 2.783mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.001mg | 0.843mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.052mg | 0.867mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.856mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.097mg | 1.634mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.176mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.672mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.258g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g | 0.431g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.037g)
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.