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Lingcod vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lingcod and Shark

  • Lingcod is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Shark is higher in Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lingcod covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 123% more than Shark.
  • Lingcod contains 4 times more Potassium than Shark. While Lingcod contains 560mg of Potassium, Shark contains only 155mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lingcod is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, lingcod, 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.
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%
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.8%
Contains more IronIron +170.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.3%

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.
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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +243%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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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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 ProteinProtein +21.6%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%
Contains more FatsFats +916.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +237.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 41% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.255 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.383 g
Shark
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1227.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +866.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lingcod Shark Opinion
Calories 109kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 22.64g 18.62g Lingcod
Fats 1.36g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 67mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 33mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 18mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 560mg 155mg Lingcod
Iron 0.41mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.035mg 0.042mg Shark
Zinc 0.58mg 0.48mg Lingcod
Phosphorus 258mg 194mg Lingcod
Sodium 76mg 122mg Lingcod
Vitamin A 58IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 17µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.026mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Lingcod
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.097mg Lingcod
Vitamin B3 2.314mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.62mg Lingcod
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.3mg Lingcod
Vitamin B12 4.15µg 1.21µg Lingcod
Folate 10µg 15µg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.255g 3.205g Lingcod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.447g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.383g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.212mg Lingcod
Threonine 0.993mg 0.843mg Lingcod
Isoleucine 1.043mg 0.867mg Lingcod
Leucine 1.84mg 1.515mg Lingcod
Lysine 2.079mg 1.634mg Lingcod
Methionine 0.67mg 0.541mg Lingcod
Phenylalanine 0.884mg 0.75mg Lingcod
Valine 1.166mg 0.965mg Lingcod
Histidine 0.667mg 0.538mg Lingcod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.133g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lingcod Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
57%
Lingcod
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Lingcod
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lingcod
Lingcod contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.95g)
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 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.

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. 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.