Ham vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ham and shark raw different?
- Ham is higher in vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B3; however, shark raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for ham is 59% higher.
- Ham contains 15 times more sodium than shark raw. While ham contains 1203mg of sodium, shark raw contains only 79mg.
Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +569.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +260% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +325% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1695.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +369.9% |
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Protein
~20.98g
~equal in
Water
~73.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.3% |
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 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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.042mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 79mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.49µg | 35% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 36.5µg | 31% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.43mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.062mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.84mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 49mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 2.938mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.695mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.033mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 160mg | 4% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 65mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 0.925g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 1.195g | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 1.808g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 4.51g | 2% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 130kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 24IU | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 51mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 20.98g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 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 |
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
44%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.885g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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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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.