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Potato vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potatoes and shark raw?

  • Potatoes are 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.
  • The glycemic index of shark raw is lower.

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.
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9025%
~equal in Iron ~0.84mg

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
4
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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +437.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
3
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +20.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +923.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4911.1%
~equal in Water ~73.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Shark raw DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg 62%
Protein 2.05g 20.98g 38%
Phosphorus 57mg 210mg 22%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 2.938mg 12%
Choline 12.1mg 65mg 10%
Copper 0.11mg 0.033mg 9%
Potassium 425mg 160mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 1.195g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.4mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.695mg 8%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.015mg 8%
Fats 0.09g 4.51g 7%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1mg 7%
Magnesium 23mg 49mg 6%
Carbs 17.49g 0g 6%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 1.808g 5%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0.925g 4%
Calories 77kcal 130kcal 3%
Folate 15µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Sodium 6mg 79mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.062mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg 2%
Calcium 12mg 34mg 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.43mg 1%
Net carbs 15.39g 0g N/A
Iron 0.81mg 0.84mg 0%
Sugar 0.82g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0.618mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
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.