Ling fish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ling fish and shark
- Ling fish is richer in selenium, copper, vitamin B2, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus, yet shark is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for shark is 23% higher.
- Ling fish contains 3 times more copper than shark. Ling fish contains 0.141mg of copper, while shark contains 0.042mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +213.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +235.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.6% |
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 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +86.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1585.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.7% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 25% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.21µg | 23% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 34µg | 23% |
| Fats | 0.82g | 13.82g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 15% | |
| Protein | 24.35g | 18.62g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.141mg | 0.042mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.231mg | 0.097mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 155mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 194mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 228kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 0.48mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.127mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.369mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 1.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.351mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 54µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.801mg | 2.783mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.273mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.067mg | 0.843mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.122mg | 0.867mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.979mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.236mg | 1.634mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.254mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.717mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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.