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Grouper fish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Grouper fish and Shark different?

  • Grouper fish is richer in Selenium, and Potassium, while Shark is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Grouper fish covers your daily need of Selenium 23% more than Shark.
  • Grouper fish contains 3 times more Potassium than Shark. Grouper fish contains 475mg of Potassium, while Shark contains 155mg.
  • Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types were used 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 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +316.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.11mg
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.48mg

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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +630.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~180IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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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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 ProteinProtein +33.4%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +963.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +116%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2114.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +818.4%

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 Shark
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Shark Opinion
Calories 118kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 24.84g 18.62g Grouper fish
Fats 1.3g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 47mg 59mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 37mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 21mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 475mg 155mg Grouper fish
Iron 1.14mg 1.11mg Grouper fish
Copper 0.045mg 0.042mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.51mg 0.48mg Grouper fish
Phosphorus 143mg 194mg Shark
Sodium 53mg 122mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 165IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 50µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.012mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.072mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.62mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.3mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 1.21µg Shark
Folate 10µg 15µg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.299g 3.205g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.212mg Grouper fish
Threonine 1.089mg 0.843mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.867mg Grouper fish
Leucine 2.019mg 1.515mg Grouper fish
Lysine 2.282mg 1.634mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.541mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.75mg Grouper fish
Valine 1.28mg 0.965mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.731mg 0.538mg Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Grouper fish
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.906g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. 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.