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English muffin vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between English muffins and shark raw

  • English muffins are richer in manganese, vitamin B1, fiber, and copper, yet shark raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for shark raw is 60% higher.
  • Shark raw contains less sodium.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.

Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +290.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2280%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
~equal in Iron ~0.84mg

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.
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +830.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3625%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +158.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.5%
Contains more FatsFats +150.6%
Contains more WaterWater +74.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +498.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Shark raw DV% diff.
Selenium 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.49µg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.4mg 27%
Protein 7.7g 20.98g 27%
Sodium 464mg 79mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Carbs 46g 0g 15%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.015mg 15%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.042mg 12%
Copper 0.129mg 0.033mg 11%
Phosphorus 133mg 210mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.938mg 9%
Folate 37µg 3µg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Magnesium 21mg 49mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.062mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.695mg 5%
Calories 235kcal 130kcal 5%
Fats 1.8g 4.51g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 1.808g 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.259g 0.925g 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.43mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.195g 2%
Calcium 52mg 34mg 2%
Potassium 131mg 160mg 1%
Iron 0.89mg 0.84mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
14%
English muffin
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.666g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients
  2. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.