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Lingcod vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lingcod and Shad

  • Lingcod is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lingcod is 167% higher.
  • Lingcod contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, lingcod, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 5.4% 49% 15% 12% 16% 111% 9.9% 3.4% 255%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +202.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.7%
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.5% 0% 0% 8.8% 32% 43% 52% 80% 519% 0% 7.5% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2864.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +422.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +365.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 76%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.68 g
Other: 0.32 g
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1197.8%
Contains more OtherOther +343.8%
~equal in Protein ~21.71g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lingcod Shad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lingcod Shad Opinion
Calories 109kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 22.64g 21.71g Lingcod
Fats 1.36g 17.65g Shad
Cholesterol 67mg 96mg Lingcod
Magnesium 33mg 38mg Shad
Calcium 18mg 60mg Shad
Potassium 560mg 492mg Lingcod
Iron 0.41mg 1.24mg Shad
Copper 0.035mg 0.082mg Shad
Zinc 0.58mg 0.47mg Lingcod
Phosphorus 258mg 349mg Shad
Sodium 76mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 58IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A 17µg 36µg Shad
Manganese 0.026mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 2.314mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.462mg Shad
Vitamin B12 4.15µg 0.14µg Lingcod
Folate 10µg 17µg Shad
Saturated Fat 0.255g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.447g Lingcod
Polyunsaturated fat 0.383g Lingcod
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.243mg Lingcod
Threonine 0.993mg 0.952mg Lingcod
Isoleucine 1.043mg 1mg Lingcod
Leucine 1.84mg 1.764mg Lingcod
Lysine 2.079mg 1.993mg Lingcod
Methionine 0.67mg 0.642mg Lingcod
Phenylalanine 0.884mg 0.847mg Lingcod
Valine 1.166mg 1.118mg Lingcod
Histidine 0.667mg 0.639mg Lingcod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.133g Lingcod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g Lingcod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Lingcod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lingcod Shad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
57%
Lingcod
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Lingcod
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 ($)

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. Lingcod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174235/nutrients
  2. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.