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Mahimahi vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mahimahi and Shad different?

  • Mahimahi is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Shad is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Shad is 24% higher.
  • Mahimahi contains 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Shad. While Mahimahi contains 0.69µg of Vitamin B12, Shad contains only 0.14µg.

Fish, mahimahi, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
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Shad
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Calcium +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +184.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Calcium +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +184.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Shad
Contains more Vitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +695.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shad
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Other +193%
Contains more Fats +1861.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Water +20.3%
Contains more Other +193%
Contains more Fats +1861.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.71

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mahimahi Shad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Mahimahi Shad Opinion
Protein 23.72g 21.71g Mahimahi
Fats 0.9g 17.65g Shad
Calories 109kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 19mg 60mg Shad
Iron 1.45mg 1.24mg Mahimahi
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 183mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 533mg 492mg Mahimahi
Sodium 113mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 0.59mg 0.47mg Mahimahi
Copper 0.053mg 0.082mg Shad
Manganese 0.019mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 208IU 120IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 36µg Mahimahi
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.462mg
Folate 6µg 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 0.14µg Mahimahi
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.243mg Mahimahi
Threonine 1.04mg 0.952mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.928mg 1.764mg Mahimahi
Lysine 2.178mg 1.993mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.702mg 0.642mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.847mg Mahimahi
Valine 1.222mg 1.118mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.698mg 0.639mg Mahimahi
Cholesterol 94mg 96mg Mahimahi
Saturated Fat 0.241g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Mahimahi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g Mahimahi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g Mahimahi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi Shad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
36%
Mahimahi
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.241g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.