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Sablefish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sablefish and Shark

  • Sablefish is richer than Shark in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Sablefish is 23% higher.
  • Sablefish contains 3 times more Potassium than Shark. Sablefish contains 459mg of Potassium, while Shark contains 155mg.
  • Shark contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sablefish, 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.
Contains more Iron +47.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +196.1%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Iron +47.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +196.1%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194

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.
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Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 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 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.6%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
Equal in Water - 60.09
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 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 Fats +42%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.6%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
Equal in Water - 60.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.4%
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sablefish Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 17.19g 18.62g Shark
Fats 19.62g 13.82g Sablefish
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 250kcal 228kcal Sablefish
Calcium 45mg 50mg Shark
Iron 1.64mg 1.11mg Sablefish
Magnesium 71mg 43mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 215mg 194mg Sablefish
Potassium 459mg 155mg Sablefish
Sodium 72mg 122mg Sablefish
Zinc 0.41mg 0.48mg Shark
Copper 0.028mg 0.042mg Shark
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Sablefish
Vitamin A 338IU 180IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 102µg 54µg Sablefish
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.072mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.097mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 2.783mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.62mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.3mg Sablefish
Folate 17µg 15µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 1.21µg Sablefish
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.754mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.792mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.397mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.579mg 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.509mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.886mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.506mg 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 63mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 4.099g 3.205g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g 0.431g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g 0.258g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g 0.089g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g 5.935g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sablefish Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
41%
Sablefish
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.894g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sablefish
Sablefish 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 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 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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.