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Salmon raw vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between salmon raw and shark raw

  • Salmon raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, potassium, and folate, while shark raw has more vitamin A.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
  • Shark raw contains 8 times less Folate than salmon raw. Salmon raw contains 25µg of Folate, while shark raw contains 3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 PotassiumPotassium +206.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +657.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.84mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~210mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.015mg
~equal in Selenium ~36.5µg

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% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +512.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +113.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +482.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +40.6%
Contains more OtherOther +472%
~equal in Protein ~20.98g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 +16.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.925g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Shark raw Opinion
Calories 142kcal 130kcal Salmon raw
Protein 19.84g 20.98g Shark raw
Fats 6.34g 4.51g Salmon raw
Cholesterol 55mg 51mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 24IU Shark raw
Magnesium 29mg 49mg Shark raw
Calcium 12mg 34mg Shark raw
Potassium 490mg 160mg Salmon raw
Iron 0.8mg 0.84mg Shark raw
Copper 0.25mg 0.033mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.64mg 0.43mg Salmon raw
Phosphorus 200mg 210mg Shark raw
Sodium 44mg 79mg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 40IU 233IU Shark raw
Vitamin A 12µg 70µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg Shark raw
Manganese 0.016mg 0.015mg Salmon raw
Selenium 36.5µg 36.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.042mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.062mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 2.938mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.695mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.4mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 1.49µg Salmon raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark raw
Folate 25µg 3µg Salmon raw
Choline 65mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.981g 0.925g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 1.808g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 1.195g Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.87mg 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.613mg 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.822mg 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.587mg 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 1.022mg 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.584mg 0.618mg Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0.316g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0.527g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0.109g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw 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
77%
Salmon raw
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 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.