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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.
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Shark
Contains more Calcium +48%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +170.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.6%
Contains more Copper +181%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Equal in Sodium - 122
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +48%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +170.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.6%
Contains more Copper +181%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Equal in Sodium - 122

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
10
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2
Shark
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +986%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Folate +25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +986%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.3%
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 23.03g 18.62g Herring
Fats 11.59g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 203kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 74mg 50mg Herring
Iron 1.41mg 1.11mg Herring
Magnesium 41mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 303mg 194mg Herring
Potassium 419mg 155mg Herring
Sodium 115mg 122mg Herring
Zinc 1.27mg 0.48mg Herring
Copper 0.118mg 0.042mg Herring
Manganese 0.04mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Herring
Vitamin A 120IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 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
Folate 12µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 1.21µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
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
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 2.615g 3.205g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 0.431g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.258g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Herring Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
179%
Herring
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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.