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Sea bass vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sea bass and shark

  • Sea bass is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium, yet shark is richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sea bass is 133% higher.
  • Sea bass contains 2 times more potassium than shark. Sea bass contains 328mg of potassium, while shark contains 155mg.
  • Shark contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, bass, striped, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 5.7% 29% 41% 13% 14% 109% 11% 2.5% 255%
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +18.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.11mg
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.48mg

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% 10% 0% 0% 29% 8.5% 48% 52% 80% 551% 0% 7.5% 0%
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.783mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
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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 +22.1%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +362.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 34% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.005 g
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +601.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sea bass Shark
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sea bass Shark DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.41µg 1.21µg 133%
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.005g 3.701g 18%
Fats 2.99g 13.82g 17%
Cholesterol 103mg 59mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.846g 5.935g 13%
Saturated fat 0.65g 3.205g 12%
Phosphorus 254mg 194mg 9%
Protein 22.73g 18.62g 8%
Potassium 328mg 155mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.62mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.097mg 5%
Calories 124kcal 228kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.3mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.072mg 4%
Calcium 19mg 50mg 3%
Vitamin A 31µg 54µg 3%
Magnesium 51mg 43mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.39g 2%
Folate 10µg 15µg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 2.783mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg 1%
Sodium 88mg 122mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.39g N/A
Iron 1.08mg 1.11mg 0%
Copper 0.04mg 0.042mg 0%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.48mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.997mg 0.843mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.047mg 0.867mg 0%
Leucine 1.848mg 1.515mg 0%
Lysine 2.088mg 1.634mg 0%
Methionine 0.673mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.887mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 1.171mg 0.965mg 0%
Histidine 0.669mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.75g 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sea bass 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
60%
Sea bass
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Sea bass
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea bass
Sea bass contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea bass
Sea bass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.555g)
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 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.
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. Sea bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.