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Mackerel vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mackerel and shark raw

  • Shark raw 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 raw.
  • Shark raw contains 56 times less Sodium than mackerel. Mackerel contains 4450mg of Sodium, while shark raw contains 79mg.
  • Shark raw has less sodium.

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" 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +22.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +203%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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" 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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +138%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +705.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7700%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 FatsFats +456.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1340.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.4%
Contains more WaterWater +71.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +360.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +419.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.1%

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 raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Shark raw Opinion
Calories 305kcal 130kcal Mackerel
Protein 18.5g 20.98g Shark raw
Fats 25.1g 4.51g Mackerel
Cholesterol 95mg 51mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 1006IU 24IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 49mg Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 34mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 160mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.84mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.033mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.43mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 210mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 79mg Shark raw
Vitamin A 157IU 233IU Shark raw
Vitamin A 47µg 70µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 2.38mg 1mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.6µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg Shark raw
Selenium 73.4µg 36.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.042mg Shark raw
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.062mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.938mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 1.49µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.1µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 3µg Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg 65mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.925g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 1.808g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.195g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.316g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.527g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.109g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
200%
Mackerel
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.223g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw 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 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)

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 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.