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Mackerel vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Shark

  • Shark has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium than Mackerel.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 741% more than Shark.
  • Mackerel has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Shark. While Mackerel has 0.412mg of Vitamin B2, Shark has only 0.097mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
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Shark
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Magnesium +125.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Potassium +158.7%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +95.8%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Selenium +51.8%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Magnesium +125.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Potassium +158.7%
Contains less Sodium -32%
Contains more Zinc +95.8%
Contains more Copper +123.8%
Contains more Selenium +51.8%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +150%

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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Shark
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1470.2%
Contains more Folate +650%
Equal in Vitamin A - 180
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% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1470.2%
Contains more Folate +650%
Equal in Vitamin A - 180

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains more Protein +28.1%
Contains more Fats +28.9%
Contains more Other +369.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.8%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 Protein +28.1%
Contains more Fats +28.9%
Contains more Other +369.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 23.85g 18.62g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 13.82g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 262kcal 228kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 50mg Shark
Iron 1.57mg 1.11mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 43mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 194mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 155mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 122mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.48mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.042mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 51.6µg 34µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 180IU
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 54µg
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.072mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.097mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 2.783mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.62mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.3mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 19µg 1.21µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.212mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.843mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.867mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.515mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.634mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.541mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.75mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.965mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.538mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 4.176g 3.205g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.431g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.258g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.089g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 5.935g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.701g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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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
235%
Mackerel
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.971g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
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 ( 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/175120/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.