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Pompano vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pompano and Shad

  • Pompano is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, yet Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Pompano is 44% higher.
  • Pompano contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Shad. Pompano contains 0.68mg of Vitamin B1, while Shad contains 0.183mg.
  • Pompano contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, pompano, florida, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 13% 56% 25% 26% 19% 146% 9.9% 3.3% 255%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.5%
Contains more IronIron +85.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~349mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 170% 35% 71% 52% 53% 150% 0% 13% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~120IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 12% 63%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 12.14 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.97 g
Other: 1.2 g
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +45.4%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
~equal in Protein ~21.71g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.22g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pompano Shad Opinion
Calories 211kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 23.69g 21.71g Pompano
Fats 12.14g 17.65g Shad
Cholesterol 64mg 96mg Pompano
Magnesium 31mg 38mg Shad
Calcium 43mg 60mg Shad
Potassium 636mg 492mg Pompano
Iron 0.67mg 1.24mg Shad
Copper 0.078mg 0.082mg Shad
Zinc 0.69mg 0.47mg Pompano
Phosphorus 341mg 349mg Shad
Sodium 76mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 120IU
Vitamin A 36µg 36µg
Manganese 0.025mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.68mg 0.183mg Pompano
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Pompano
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.462mg Shad
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.14µg Pompano
Folate 17µg 17µg
Saturated Fat 4.499g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 3.315g Pompano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.458g Pompano
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.243mg Pompano
Threonine 1.038mg 0.952mg Pompano
Isoleucine 1.092mg 1mg Pompano
Leucine 1.925mg 1.764mg Pompano
Lysine 2.175mg 1.993mg Pompano
Methionine 0.701mg 0.642mg Pompano
Phenylalanine 0.925mg 0.847mg Pompano
Valine 1.22mg 1.118mg Pompano
Histidine 0.697mg 0.639mg Pompano
Omega-3 - EPA 0.224g Pompano
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g Pompano
Omega-3 - DPA 0.259g Pompano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pompano Shad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
42%
Pompano
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pompano
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.499g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pompano
Pompano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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 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. Pompano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173683/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.