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Potato vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato and Shark raw?

  • Potato is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Manganese, yet Shark raw is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for Selenium is 66% more.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw types 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 Potassium +165.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +113%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.4%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +9025%
Equal in Iron - 0.84
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Potassium +165.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +113%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.4%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +9025%
Equal in Iron - 0.84

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +11550%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +11550%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Protein +923.4%
Contains more Fats +4911.1%
Equal in Water - 73.58
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
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 +20.4%
Contains more Protein +923.4%
Contains more Fats +4911.1%
Equal in Water - 73.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2745.2%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2745.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Shark raw Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 0g Potato
Protein 2.05g 20.98g Shark raw
Fats 0.09g 4.51g Shark raw
Carbs 17.49g 0g Potato
Calories 77kcal 130kcal Shark raw
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 0g Shark raw
Fiber 2.1g 0g Potato
Calcium 12mg 34mg Shark raw
Iron 0.81mg 0.84mg Shark raw
Magnesium 23mg 49mg Shark raw
Phosphorus 57mg 210mg Shark raw
Potassium 425mg 160mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 79mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.43mg Shark raw
Copper 0.11mg 0.033mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.015mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 36.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 2IU 233IU Shark raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Shark raw
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.042mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.062mg Shark raw
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 2.938mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.4mg Shark raw
Folate 15µg 3µg Potato
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.067mg 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 0.098mg 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 0.107mg 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.032mg 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 0.103mg 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.035mg 0.618mg Shark raw
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.925g Potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 1.808g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 1.195g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Shark raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.9g)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients
  2. Shark raw - 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.