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Salmon raw vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Salmon raw and Shark

  • Shark has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 82% more.
  • Salmon raw has 6 times more Copper than Shark. Salmon raw has 0.25mg of Copper, while Shark has 0.042mg.
  • Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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.
Contains more Potassium +216.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +495.2%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Contains more Magnesium +48.3%
Contains more Manganese +212.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Equal in Selenium - 34
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Potassium +216.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +495.2%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Contains more Magnesium +48.3%
Contains more Manganese +212.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Equal in Selenium - 34

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 B1 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 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 B1 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +392.6%
Contains more Fats +118%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 Water +14%
Contains more Other +392.6%
Contains more Fats +118%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 18.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 19.84g 18.62g Salmon raw
Fats 6.34g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 142kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 12mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.8mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 29mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 200mg 194mg Salmon raw
Potassium 490mg 155mg Salmon raw
Sodium 44mg 122mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.64mg 0.48mg Salmon raw
Copper 0.25mg 0.042mg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.016mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 36.5µg 34µg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 40IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.072mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.097mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 2.783mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.62mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.3mg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg 15µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 1.21µg Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.212mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg 0.843mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.867mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg 1.515mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg 1.634mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg 0.541mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.75mg Salmon raw
Valine 1.022mg 0.965mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg 0.538mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 55mg 59mg Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 0.981g 3.205g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0.431g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0.258g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0.089g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw 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
83%
Salmon raw
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.224g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw 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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.