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Grouper fish vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Grouper fish and Shad?

  • Grouper fish is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Shad is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Shad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 65% more.
  • Grouper fish has 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Shad. While Grouper fish has 0.69µg of Vitamin B12, Shad has only 0.14µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Grouper fish is lower.

We used Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Potassium ~492mg
~equal in Iron ~1.24mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.47mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
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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% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2726.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1257.7%
Contains more OtherOther +184%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Shad Opinion
Calories 118kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 24.84g 21.71g Grouper fish
Fats 1.3g 17.65g Shad
Cholesterol 47mg 96mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Shad
Calcium 21mg 60mg Shad
Potassium 475mg 492mg Shad
Iron 1.14mg 1.24mg Shad
Copper 0.045mg 0.082mg Shad
Zinc 0.51mg 0.47mg Grouper fish
Phosphorus 143mg 349mg Shad
Sodium 53mg 65mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 120IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A 50µg 36µg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.012mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.462mg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 0.14µg Grouper fish
Folate 10µg 17µg Shad
Saturated Fat 0.299g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g Grouper fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Grouper fish
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.243mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.089mg 0.952mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1mg Grouper fish
Leucine 2.019mg 1.764mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.282mg 1.993mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.642mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.847mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.28mg 1.118mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.731mg 0.639mg Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Grouper fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Shad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
20%
Grouper fish
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.299g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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?
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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.

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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/nutrients
  2. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.