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Mullet fish vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mullet fish and Shad

  • Mullet fish has more Copper, while Shad has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Shad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 28% higher.
  • Shad contains 2 times less Zinc than Mullet fish. Mullet fish contains 0.88mg of Zinc, while Shad contains 0.47mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mullet fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
3
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6
Shad
Shad
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.2%
Contains more Copper +72%
Contains more Calcium +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Shad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Iron +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.2%
Contains more Copper +72%
Contains more Calcium +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +43%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
5
:
4
Shad
Shad
Contains more Vitamin A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Folate +70%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Shad
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 A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Folate +70%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
2
:
2
Shad
Shad
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Fats +263.2%
Equal in Other - 1.42
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Shad
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 +14.3%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Fats +263.2%
Equal in Other - 1.42

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mullet fish Shad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Mullet fish Shad Opinion
Protein 24.81g 21.71g Mullet fish
Fats 4.86g 17.65g Shad
Calories 150kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 31mg 60mg Shad
Iron 1.41mg 1.24mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 33mg 38mg Shad
Phosphorus 244mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 458mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 71mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 0.88mg 0.47mg Mullet fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.082mg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.022mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 141IU 120IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 36µg Mullet fish
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.865mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.462mg Mullet fish
Folate 10µg 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.14µg Mullet fish
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.243mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.088mg 0.952mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.143mg 1mg Mullet fish
Leucine 2.016mg 1.764mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.278mg 1.993mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.734mg 0.642mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.847mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.278mg 1.118mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.73mg 0.639mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 63mg 96mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 1.431g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g Mullet fish

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Mullet fish 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
32%
Mullet fish
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.