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Bass vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bass and shark

  • Bass is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium, yet shark is richer in polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for bass is 133% higher.
  • Bass contains 4 times more Vitamin B12 than shark. Bass contains 4.41µg of Vitamin B12, while shark contains 1.21µg.
  • 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.
Bass
5
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%
Shark
2
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.
Bass
4
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% 6.2% 0% 0% 29% 8.5% 48% 52% 80% 551% 0% 7.5% 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% 11% 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 +73.1%
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
Bass
2
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Shark
3
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
Bass
1
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.005 g
Shark
2
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.
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 Bass Shark Opinion
Calories 124kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 22.73g 18.62g Bass
Fats 2.99g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 103mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 51mg 43mg Bass
Calcium 19mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 328mg 155mg Bass
Iron 1.08mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.04mg 0.042mg Shark
Zinc 0.51mg 0.48mg Bass
Phosphorus 254mg 194mg Bass
Sodium 88mg 122mg Bass
Vitamin A 104IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 31µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Bass
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.072mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.62mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.3mg Bass
Vitamin B12 4.41µg 1.21µg Bass
Folate 10µg 15µg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.65g 3.205g Bass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.846g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.005g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.212mg Bass
Threonine 0.997mg 0.843mg Bass
Isoleucine 1.047mg 0.867mg Bass
Leucine 1.848mg 1.515mg Bass
Lysine 2.088mg 1.634mg Bass
Methionine 0.673mg 0.541mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.887mg 0.75mg Bass
Valine 1.171mg 0.965mg Bass
Histidine 0.669mg 0.538mg Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.75g 0.431g Bass
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass
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. 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.