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Fish oil vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fish oil and Shark

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium in Shark is higher than in Fish oil.
  • Fish oil covers your daily Cholesterol needs 217% more than Shark.
  • Shark has 9 times less Saturated Fat than Fish oil. Fish oil has 29.892g of Saturated Fat, while Shark has 3.205g.
  • Shark contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, sardine 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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
9
Shark
Shark
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
8
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Shark
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Fats +623.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Shark
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 Fats +623.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
1
Shark
Shark
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +761%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Fish oil
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +761%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 0g 18.62g Shark
Fats 100g 13.82g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 902kcal 228kcal Fish oil
Calcium 0mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 0mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 0mg 194mg Shark
Potassium 0mg 155mg Shark
Sodium 0mg 122mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 0.48mg Shark
Copper 0mg 0.042mg Shark
Manganese 0mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 0µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin D 332IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg Fish oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 0µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.21µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 710mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 29.892g 3.205g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 10.656g 0.431g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 10.137g 0.258g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 1.973g 0.089g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 33.841g 5.935g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 31.867g 3.701g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil 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
21%
Fish oil
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.687g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
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 cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/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.