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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 from 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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
6
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +213.5%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +235.7%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +213.5%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +235.7%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
4
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.783
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Shark
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 B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.783

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ling fish
Ling fish
2
:
3
Shark
Shark
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Fats +1585.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Shark
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 +30.8%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Fats +1585.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +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.
Ling fish Shark
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 24.35g 18.62g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 111kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 44mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.83mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 81mg 43mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 194mg Ling fish
Potassium 486mg 155mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 1mg 0.48mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.042mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 115IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.072mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.097mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 2.783mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.3mg Ling fish
Folate 8µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 1.21µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.212mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 0.843mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 0.867mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.515mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 1.634mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.541mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.75mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 0.965mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.538mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 59mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 3.205g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ling fish 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
28%
Ling fish
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
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.

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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.