Lamb vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lamb and shark raw?
- Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and copper, yet shark raw is higher in vitamin B6 and selenium.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 44% more.
- Lamb has 10 times more zinc than shark raw. While lamb has 4.46mg of zinc, shark raw has only 0.43mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in shark raw is lower.
We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw types 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 | +93.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +260.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +937.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +303.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +364.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +387.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.5% |
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 B12 | 2.55µg | 1.49µg | 44% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 0.43mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 0.925g | 36% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 4.51g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 2.938mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.4mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 36.5µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 1.808g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 51mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.062mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.84mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.033mg | 10% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 130kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 20.98g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 49mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.042mg | 5% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 160mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 24IU | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.195g | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.695mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 79mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 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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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
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38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.905g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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.