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Eel vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between eel and shark

  • Eel has more vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, shark has more selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 120% more.
  • Eel has 4 times more zinc than shark. Eel has 2.08mg of zinc, while shark has 0.48mg.
  • Shark is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Eel
Eel
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Shark
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.3%
Contains more IronIron +73.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +309.6%

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
Eel
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 6% 379% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Shark
3
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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2005.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +138.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +289.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
3
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Shark
2
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 ProteinProtein +27%
Contains more OtherOther +93.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~13.82g
~equal in Water ~60.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
22% 69% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 g
Shark
1
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.205g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Shark DV% diff.
Vitamin A 1137µg 54µg 120%
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 1.21µg 70%
Selenium 8.3µg 34µg 47%
Cholesterol 161mg 59mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.3mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 3.701g 17%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.48mg 15%
Phosphorus 277mg 194mg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 2.783mg 11%
Protein 23.65g 18.62g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.072mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 9.218g 5.935g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.62mg 7%
Potassium 349mg 155mg 6%
Iron 0.64mg 1.11mg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 43mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.097mg 4%
Calcium 26mg 50mg 2%
Sodium 65mg 122mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.39g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Fats 14.95g 13.82g 2%
Copper 0.029mg 0.042mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.023g 3.205g 1%
Folate 17µg 15µg 1%
Calories 236kcal 228kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 6.39g N/A
Manganese 0.04mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 1.037mg 0.843mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.867mg 0%
Leucine 1.922mg 1.515mg 0%
Lysine 2.171mg 1.634mg 0%
Methionine 0.7mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 1.218mg 0.965mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
72%
Eel
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eel
Eel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.182g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. 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.