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Eel vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Eel and Shad

  • Eel has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Shad has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 122% higher.
  • Shad contains 21 times less Vitamin B12 than Eel. Eel contains 2.89µg of Vitamin B12, while Shad contains 0.14µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Eel
1
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8
Shad
Contains more Zinc +342.6%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains more Copper +182.8%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Sodium - 65
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Zinc +342.6%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +93.8%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains more Copper +182.8%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Equal in Sodium - 65

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.
Eel
3
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4
Shad
Contains more Vitamin A +3055.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1964.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +503.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183
Equal in Folate - 17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3055.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1964.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +503.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
3
:
1
Shad
Contains more Other +47.2%
Contains more Fats +18.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
Equal in Water - 59.22
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Other +47.2%
Contains more Fats +18.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
Equal in Water - 59.22

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Shad Opinion
Protein 23.65g 21.71g Eel
Fats 14.95g 17.65g Shad
Calories 236kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 26mg 60mg Shad
Iron 0.64mg 1.24mg Shad
Magnesium 26mg 38mg Shad
Phosphorus 277mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 349mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 65mg
Zinc 2.08mg 0.47mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.082mg Shad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 8.3µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin A 3787IU 120IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 36µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.183mg
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.462mg Shad
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 0.14µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.243mg Eel
Threonine 1.037mg 0.952mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg 1.764mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg 1.993mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.642mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.847mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg 1.118mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.639mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 96mg Shad
Saturated Fat 3.023g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eel Shad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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%
Eel
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (65 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/nutrients
  2. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.