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Roe vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Roe and Shark

  • Shark has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Copper than Roe.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 430% more than Shark.
  • Shark has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, roe, mixed species, 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.
Roe
6
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4
Shark
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +204.8%
Contains more Selenium +52.1%
Contains more Calcium +78.6%
Contains more Iron +44.2%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Equal in Sodium - 122
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +204.8%
Contains more Selenium +52.1%
Contains more Calcium +78.6%
Contains more Iron +44.2%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Equal in Sodium - 122

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.
Roe
7
:
2
Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +878.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.1%
Contains more Folate +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +853.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 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 A +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +878.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.1%
Contains more Folate +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +853.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
2
:
3
Shark
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Other +140.7%
Contains more Fats +67.9%
Contains more Carbs +232.8%
Equal in Water - 60.09
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 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 +53.7%
Contains more Other +140.7%
Contains more Fats +67.9%
Contains more Carbs +232.8%
Equal in Water - 60.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
1
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2
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.701
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.701

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Shark Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 6.39g Shark
Protein 28.62g 18.62g Roe
Fats 8.23g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 1.92g 6.39g Shark
Calories 204kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 28mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.77mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 26mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 515mg 194mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 155mg Roe
Sodium 117mg 122mg Roe
Zinc 1.28mg 0.48mg Roe
Copper 0.128mg 0.042mg Roe
Manganese 0.013mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 51.7µg 34µg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 180IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 54µg Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.072mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.097mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.62mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 92µg 15µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 1.21µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.212mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 0.843mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0.867mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 1.515mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 1.634mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg 0.541mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.75mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 0.965mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 0.538mg Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 1.866g 3.205g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.431g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.258g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.089g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
169%
Roe
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.339g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.