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Sardine vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sardine and Shark

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Shark is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 322% higher.
  • Sardine contains 8 times more Calcium than Shark. Sardine contains 382mg of Calcium, while Shark contains 50mg.
  • Shark contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 Calcium +664%
Contains more Iron +163.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +156.1%
Contains more Zinc +172.9%
Contains more Copper +342.9%
Contains more Manganese +116%
Contains more Selenium +55%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +664%
Contains more Iron +163.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +156.1%
Contains more Zinc +172.9%
Contains more Copper +342.9%
Contains more Manganese +116%
Contains more Selenium +55%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%

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 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +638.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.62
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +638.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 60.09
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 Protein +32.2%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 60.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.4%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 24.62g 18.62g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 208kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 382mg 50mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.11mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 490mg 194mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 155mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 1.31mg 0.48mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.042mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.05mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 34µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.072mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.097mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.783mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.62mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 10µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 1.21µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.212mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.843mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.867mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.515mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.634mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.541mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.75mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.965mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.538mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 1.528g 3.205g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.431g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.258g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 3.701g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.677g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.