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Milkfish vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Milkfish and Shad?

  • Milkfish is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Shad is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Milkfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 130% more.
  • Milkfish has 2 times more Zinc than Shad. While Milkfish has 1.05mg of Zinc, Shad has only 0.47mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Milkfish is lower.

We used Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat types 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 Zinc +123.4%
Contains more Iron +202.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Copper +86.4%
Contains more Manganese +107.7%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Zinc +123.4%
Contains more Iron +202.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Contains more Copper +86.4%
Contains more Manganese +107.7%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Calcium - 60
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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 B12 +2235.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1043.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462
Equal in Folate - 17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 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 B12 +2235.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1043.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shad
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Other +70.4%
Contains more Fats +104.5%
Equal in Water - 59.22
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 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 Protein +21.2%
Contains more Other +70.4%
Contains more Fats +104.5%
Equal in Water - 59.22

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkfish Shad Opinion
Protein 26.32g 21.71g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 17.65g Shad
Calories 190kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 65mg 60mg Milkfish
Iron 0.41mg 1.24mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 208mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 374mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 92mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 1.05mg 0.47mg Milkfish
Copper 0.044mg 0.082mg Shad
Manganese 0.026mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin A 109IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 36µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.462mg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 17µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 0.14µg Milkfish
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.243mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg 0.952mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 1mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 1.764mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 1.993mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.642mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.847mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 1.118mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.639mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 67mg 96mg Milkfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkfish 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
64%
Milkfish
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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 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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.