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Oysters vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oysters and Shark

  • Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Shark is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 711% higher.
  • Oysters contains 173 times more Copper than Shark. Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, while Shark contains 0.033mg.
  • Shark contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat 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.
Oysters
Oysters
6
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Calcium +241.2%
Contains more Iron +996.4%
Contains more Zinc +18179.1%
Contains more Copper +17193.9%
Contains more Manganese +3840%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Selenium - 36.5
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +241.2%
Contains more Iron +996.4%
Contains more Zinc +18179.1%
Contains more Copper +17193.9%
Contains more Manganese +3840%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Selenium - 36.5

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.
Oysters
Oysters
5
:
6
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.3%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1074.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.7%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.3%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1074.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
3
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +63.4%
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Fats +31.9%
Equal in Water - 73.58
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Shark
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +63.4%
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Fats +31.9%
Equal in Water - 73.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
0
:
3
Shark
Shark
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.925
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Shark
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.925

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Shark Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 20.98g Shark
Fats 3.42g 4.51g Shark
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 130kcal Shark
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Shark
Calcium 116mg 34mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.84mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 49mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 210mg Shark
Potassium 139mg 160mg Shark
Sodium 166mg 79mg Shark
Zinc 78.6mg 0.43mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.033mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.015mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 36.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 233IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 70µg Shark
Vitamin E 1.7mg 1mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 24IU Shark
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.042mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.062mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 2.938mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.695mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.4mg Shark
Folate 14µg 3µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 1.49µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.235mg Shark
Threonine 0.046mg 0.92mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.967mg Shark
Leucine 0.716mg 1.705mg Shark
Lysine 0.762mg 1.926mg Shark
Methionine 0.257mg 0.621mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.819mg Shark
Valine 0.523mg 1.081mg Shark
Histidine 0.22mg 0.618mg Shark
Cholesterol 79mg 51mg Shark
Trans Fat 0.068g Shark
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.925g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.527g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.316g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.109g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 1.808g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 1.195g Shark
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
197%
Oysters
38%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
41%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients
  2. Shark - 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.