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Maple sugar vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between maple sugar and shark raw

  • Maple sugar has more manganese and zinc; however, shark raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and choline.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily manganese needs 192% more than shark raw.
  • Shark raw contains 14 times less zinc than maple sugar. Maple sugar contains 6.06mg of zinc, while shark raw contains 0.43mg.
  • The glycemic index of maple sugar is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, maple and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.

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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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.3%
Contains more IronIron +91.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +1309.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29380%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4462.5%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7245%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1347.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2995.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20880%
Contains more FatsFats +2155%
Contains more WaterWater +819.8%
Contains more OtherOther +16.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2725%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1095%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Shark raw DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 0.015mg 192%
Selenium 0.8µg 36.5µg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg 62%
Zinc 6.06mg 0.43mg 51%
Protein 0.1g 20.98g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.4mg 31%
Carbs 90.9g 0g 30%
Phosphorus 3mg 210mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 2.938mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.695mg 13%
Calories 354kcal 130kcal 11%
Choline 2.1mg 65mg 11%
Iron 1.61mg 0.84mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Copper 0.099mg 0.033mg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 1mg 7%
Magnesium 19mg 49mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 1.195g 7%
Fats 0.2g 4.51g 7%
Calcium 90mg 34mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.036g 0.925g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 1.808g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.062mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Sodium 11mg 79mg 3%
Potassium 274mg 160mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 90.9g 0g N/A
Sugar 84.87g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
1%
Maple sugar
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.889g)
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.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/nutrients
  2. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.