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Herring vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Herring and Shark?

  • Shark has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Zinc than Herring.
  • Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 497% higher.
  • Herring has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Shark. Herring has 0.299mg of Vitamin B2, while Shark has 0.097mg.
  • Shark contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types in this comparison.

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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 29% 22% 37% 53% 39% 35% 130% 15% 5.2% 255%
Shark
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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 CalciumCalcium +48%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.3%
Contains more IronIron +27%
Contains more CopperCopper +181%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg
~equal in Sodium ~122mg

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.
Herring
11
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 2.3% 7.2% 27% 162% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
Shark
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +986%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Shark
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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 +23.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13%
Contains more FatsFats +19.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~60.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.735 g
Shark
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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 -18.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herring Shark Opinion
Calories 203kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 23.03g 18.62g Herring
Fats 11.59g 13.82g Shark
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Herring
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Shark
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Magnesium 41mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 74mg 50mg Herring
Potassium 419mg 155mg Herring
Iron 1.41mg 1.11mg Herring
Copper 0.118mg 0.042mg Herring
Zinc 1.27mg 0.48mg Herring
Phosphorus 303mg 194mg Herring
Sodium 115mg 122mg Herring
Vitamin A 120IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 36µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Manganese 0.04mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.072mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.097mg Herring
Vitamin B3 4.124mg 2.783mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.62mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.3mg Herring
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 1.21µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Folate 12µg 15µg Shark
Choline 83.3mg Herring
Saturated Fat 2.615g 3.205g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0.212mg Herring
Threonine 1.01mg 0.843mg Herring
Isoleucine 1.061mg 0.867mg Herring
Leucine 1.872mg 1.515mg Herring
Lysine 2.115mg 1.634mg Herring
Methionine 0.682mg 0.541mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 0.75mg Herring
Valine 1.187mg 0.965mg Herring
Histidine 0.678mg 0.538mg Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.258g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 0.431g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Herring 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
169%
Herring
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herring
Herring is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.