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 for 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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.27µg | 1.21µg | 86% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.256mg | 2.783mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 34µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 25% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 15% | |
| Protein | 26.32g | 18.62g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.488mg | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.11mg | 9% |
| Fats | 8.63g | 13.82g | 8% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 155mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.48mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Calories | 190kcal | 228kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 54µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 208mg | 194mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 122mg | 1% |
| Folate | 18µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.295mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.154mg | 0.843mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.213mg | 0.867mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.139mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.417mg | 1.634mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.779mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.028mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.356mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.