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Mullet fish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mullet fish and Shark

  • Mullet fish has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Shark has more Vitamin B12.
  • Shark's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 40% more.
  • Mullet fish has 3 times more Copper than Shark. Mullet fish has 0.141mg of Copper, while Shark has 0.042mg.
  • Mullet fish is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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 Iron +27%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +195.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +235.7%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +61.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +195.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +235.7%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +61.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%

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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Shark
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +384%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +384%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Fats +184.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.08
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
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 Protein +33.2%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Fats +184.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.6%
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.6%

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 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 Mullet fish Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 24.81g 18.62g Mullet fish
Fats 4.86g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 150kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 31mg 50mg Shark
Iron 1.41mg 1.11mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 33mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 244mg 194mg Mullet fish
Potassium 458mg 155mg Mullet fish
Sodium 71mg 122mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.88mg 0.48mg Mullet fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.042mg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.022mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 141IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.072mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.097mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 2.783mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.62mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.3mg Mullet fish
Folate 10µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.21µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.212mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.088mg 0.843mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.143mg 0.867mg Mullet fish
Leucine 2.016mg 1.515mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.278mg 1.634mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.734mg 0.541mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.75mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.278mg 0.965mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.73mg 0.538mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 63mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 1.431g 3.205g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.089g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mullet fish 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
32%
Mullet fish
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.774g)
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. 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.