Mackerel vs Shark - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mackerel and Shark
- Shark has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Copper.
- Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 438% more than Shark.
- Shark contains 56 times less Sodium than Mackerel. Mackerel contains 4450mg of Sodium, while Shark contains 79mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+94.1%
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Iron
+66.7%
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Magnesium
+22.4%
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Phosphorus
+21%
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Potassium
+225%
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Zinc
+155.8%
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Copper
+203%
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Sodium
-98.2%
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Calcium
+94.1%
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Iron
+66.7%
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Magnesium
+22.4%
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Phosphorus
+21%
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Potassium
+225%
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Zinc
+155.8%
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Copper
+203%
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Sodium
-98.2%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+138%
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Vitamin D
+4100%
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Vitamin B2
+206.5%
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Vitamin B3
+12.3%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B12
+705.4%
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Vitamin K
+7700%
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Vitamin A
+48.4%
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Vitamin B1
+110%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
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Vitamin E
+138%
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Vitamin D
+4100%
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Vitamin B2
+206.5%
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Vitamin B3
+12.3%
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Folate
+400%
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Vitamin B12
+705.4%
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Vitamin K
+7700%
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Vitamin A
+48.4%
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Vitamin B1
+110%
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+456.5%
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+1340.9%
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Protein
+13.4%
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Water
+71.1%
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+456.5%
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+1340.9%
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Protein
+13.4%
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Water
+71.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+360.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+419.7%
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Saturated Fat
-87.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+360.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+419.7%
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Saturated Fat
-87.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 18.5g | 20.98g |
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Fats | 25.1g | 4.51g |
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Calories | 305kcal | 130kcal |
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Calcium | 66mg | 34mg |
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Iron | 1.4mg | 0.84mg |
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Magnesium | 60mg | 49mg |
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Phosphorus | 254mg | 210mg |
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Potassium | 520mg | 160mg |
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Sodium | 4450mg | 79mg |
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Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.43mg |
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Copper | 0.1mg | 0.033mg |
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Vitamin A | 157IU | 233IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 47µg | 70µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 1mg |
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Vitamin D | 1006IU | 24IU |
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Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 0.6µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.042mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.062mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 2.938mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.695mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.4mg |
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Folate | 15µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 1.49µg |
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Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.235mg |
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Threonine | 0.92mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.967mg |
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Leucine | 1.705mg |
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Lysine | 1.926mg |
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Methionine | 0.621mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.819mg |
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Valine | 1.081mg |
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Histidine | 0.618mg |
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Cholesterol | 95mg | 51mg |
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Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 0.925g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.527g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.316g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.109g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 1.808g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 1.195g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
212%

38%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%

27%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 4371mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.223g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)