Oatmeal vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are oatmeal and shark different?
- Oatmeal is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate; however, shark is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for iron for oatmeal is 61% higher.
- Oatmeal contains 11 times more manganese than shark. While oatmeal contains 0.558mg of manganese, shark contains only 0.05mg.
- Oatmeal has less saturated fat.
- Shark has a lower glycemic index (0) than oatmeal (79).
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried are the varieties 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 | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +436.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1016% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +580% |
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 AVitamin A | +140.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +685.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +916.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1417.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +768.8% |
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 |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 1.11mg | 61% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 34µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.21µg | 50% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 18.62g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 3.701g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.05mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 13.82g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 194mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.072mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 5.935g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 3.205g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.097mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 54µg | 8% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 228kcal | 8% |
| Folate | 44µg | 15µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.62mg | 6% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 122mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 155mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 2.783mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 6.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.843mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.867mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 1.634mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.258g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.431g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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 Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.979g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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.