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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Shark
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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 +125.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.7%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1470.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin A ~180IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Shark
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 262kcal 228kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.85g 18.62g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 13.82g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 75mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 97mg 43mg Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 401mg 155mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 1.11mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.042mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.48mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 194mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 122mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 180IU
Vitamin A 54µg 54µg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 51.6µg 34µg 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
Vitamin B12 19µg 1.21µg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 15µg Shark
Saturated Fat 4.176g 3.205g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 5.935g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 3.701g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.258g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.431g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.089g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
217%
Mackerel
29%
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.