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Mahimahi vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mahimahi and shark

  • Mahimahi has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, shark is richer in vitamin B12, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mahimahi covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 29% more than shark.
  • Shark has 3 times less potassium than mahimahi. Mahimahi has 533mg of potassium, while shark has 155mg.
  • Shark contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mahimahi, 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 27% 5.7% 47% 54% 18% 16% 78% 15% 2.5% 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 +243.9%
Contains more IronIron +30.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg
~equal in Sodium ~122mg

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% 21% 0% 0% 5.8% 20% 139% 52% 107% 86% 0% 4.5% 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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~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
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 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 +27.4%
Contains more WaterWater +18.5%
Contains more OtherOther +285.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1435.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 26% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.211 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 -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3729%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1654%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mahimahi 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 Mahimahi Shark DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 2.783mg 29%
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 3.701g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 1.21µg 22%
Fats 0.9g 13.82g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 5.935g 14%
Saturated fat 0.241g 3.205g 13%
Cholesterol 94mg 59mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.3mg 12%
Potassium 533mg 155mg 11%
Protein 23.72g 18.62g 10%
Calories 109kcal 228kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.62mg 5%
Iron 1.45mg 1.11mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.072mg 4%
Calcium 19mg 50mg 3%
Phosphorus 183mg 194mg 2%
Folate 6µg 15µg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.39g 2%
Copper 0.053mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.097mg 1%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.48mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin A 62µg 54µg 1%
Magnesium 38mg 43mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.39g N/A
Sodium 113mg 122mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 1.04mg 0.843mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.093mg 0.867mg 0%
Leucine 1.928mg 1.515mg 0%
Lysine 2.178mg 1.634mg 0%
Methionine 0.702mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 1.222mg 0.965mg 0%
Histidine 0.698mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi 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
33%
Mahimahi
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.964g)
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. 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.