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Milkfish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milkfish and Shark different?

  • Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Zinc, while Shark is higher in Selenium, and Iron.
  • Milkfish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 86% more than Shark.
  • Milkfish contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Shark. Milkfish contains 8.256mg of Vitamin B3, while Shark contains 2.783mg.

Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
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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 CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%
Contains more IronIron +170.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg

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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +170.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.6%
~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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 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 +41.4%
Contains more OtherOther +124.1%
Contains more FatsFats +60.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~60.09g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkfish 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 Milkfish Shark Opinion
Calories 190kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 26.32g 18.62g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 67mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 65mg 50mg Milkfish
Potassium 374mg 155mg Milkfish
Iron 0.41mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.044mg 0.042mg Milkfish
Zinc 1.05mg 0.48mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 208mg 194mg Milkfish
Sodium 92mg 122mg Milkfish
Vitamin A 109IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.026mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 16.2µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 2.783mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.62mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.3mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 1.21µg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 15µg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 3.205g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.212mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg 0.843mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 0.867mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 1.515mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 1.634mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.541mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.75mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 0.965mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.538mg Milkfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkfish 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
59%
Milkfish
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.205g)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.