Eel vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between eels and shark
- Eels have more vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, shark has more selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Eels' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 72% more.
- Eels have 4 times more zinc than shark. Eels have 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.