Lamb vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lamb and shark different?
- Lamb is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and copper, while shark is higher in selenium and vitamin B6.
- Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 56% more than shark.
- Lamb contains 9 times more zinc than shark. Lamb contains 4.46mg of zinc, while shark contains 0.48mg.
- Shark is lower in saturated fat.
Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +829.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +194.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +127.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +157.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +110.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.21µg | 56% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 0.48mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 3.205g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 2.783mg | 24% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 3.701g | 15% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 34µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.3mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 59mg | 13% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 18.62g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.097mg | 12% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 13.82g | 11% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.11mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.042mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 5.935g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 155mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 228kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 194mg | 1% |
| Folate | 18µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.843mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.867mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.634mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.258g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.431g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
52%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.625g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb 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 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.