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Mackerel vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Shark?

  • Shark has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Copper than Mackerel.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 450% higher.
  • Mackerel has 36 times more Sodium than Shark. Mackerel has 4450mg of Sodium, while Shark has 122mg.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types in this comparison.

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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.
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Shark
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +235.5%
Contains more Zinc +129.2%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Contains more Selenium +115.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +235.5%
Contains more Zinc +129.2%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Contains more Selenium +115.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%

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.
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3
Shark
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +891.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Equal in Folate - 15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +891.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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3
Shark
Contains more Fats +81.6%
Contains more Other +1140.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
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 Fats +81.6%
Contains more Other +1140.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 18.5g 18.62g Shark
Fats 25.1g 13.82g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 305kcal 228kcal Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 50mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 1.11mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 43mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 194mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 155mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 1.1mg 0.48mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.042mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 73.4µg 34µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.097mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.783mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.3mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 15µg
Vitamin B12 12µg 1.21µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 95mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 7.148g 3.205g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.431g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.258g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.089g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 5.935g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 3.701g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
212%
Mackerel
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 4328mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.943g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.