Ground beef vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ground beef and shark raw
- Ground beef has more zinc, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, shark raw is richer in selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Ground beef covers your daily zinc needs 49% more than shark raw.
- Shark raw has 7 times less saturated fat than ground beef. Ground beef has 6.073g of saturated fat, while shark raw has 0.925g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1258.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +188.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +67.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
20.98 g
Fats:
4.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.58 g
Other:
0.93 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +240.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
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 | +305% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.9% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.43mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 1.49µg | 42% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 36.5µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 0.925g | 23% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.84mg | 18% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 4.51g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 1.808g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 51mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 49mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.062mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.938mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 20.98g | 6% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 130kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 210mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.195g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.033mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.695mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 24IU | 3% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 160mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 79mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.316g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.527g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.109g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
46%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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