Flatfish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between flatfish and shark
- Flatfish is higher in phosphorus, yet shark is higher in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Flatfish covers your daily phosphorus needs 16% more than shark.
- Flatfish contains 3 times more sodium than shark. While flatfish contains 363mg of sodium, shark contains only 122mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +95.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +382.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +194.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +288% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +35% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +483.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +803.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +706.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.459g | 3.701g | 22% |
| Fats | 2.37g | 13.82g | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 3.5µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 139IU | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 309mg | 194mg | 16% |
| Choline | 79.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.657g | 5.935g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.542g | 3.205g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 1.11mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 122mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.278mg | 2.783mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.227mg | 0.62mg | 8% |
| Protein | 15.24g | 18.62g | 7% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 228kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 54µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.77mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.072mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.31µg | 1.21µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 32.6µg | 34µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 155mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.197mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.719mg | 0.843mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.754mg | 0.867mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.335mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.561mg | 1.634mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.56mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.624mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.8mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.374mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.168g | 0.258g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.431g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g | 0.089g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flatfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.