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Scup vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scup and Shark different?

  • Scup is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Shark is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Scup is 23% higher.
  • Scup contains 2 times more Potassium than Shark. While Scup contains 368mg of Potassium, Shark contains only 155mg.

Fish, scup, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried are the varieties used 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.
Scup
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 15% 32% 26% 22% 17% 102% 7% 5.9% 255%
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.3%
Contains more IronIron +63.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.1%
~equal in Calcium ~50mg

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.
Scup
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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% 6.2% 0% 0% 32% 28% 94% 52% 80% 203% 0% 13% 0%
Shark
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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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scup
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24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Shark
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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 ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +258.3%
Contains more FatsFats +294.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scup Shark
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Scup Shark Opinion
Calories 135kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 24.21g 18.62g Scup
Fats 3.5g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 67mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 29mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 51mg 50mg Scup
Potassium 368mg 155mg Scup
Iron 0.68mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.065mg 0.042mg Scup
Zinc 0.62mg 0.48mg Scup
Phosphorus 237mg 194mg Scup
Sodium 54mg 122mg Scup
Vitamin A 104IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 31µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.045mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Scup
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.072mg Scup
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.097mg Scup
Vitamin B3 4.994mg 2.783mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.62mg Scup
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.3mg Scup
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 1.21µg Scup
Folate 17µg 15µg Scup
Saturated Fat 3.205g Scup
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.212mg Scup
Threonine 1.061mg 0.843mg Scup
Isoleucine 1.115mg 0.867mg Scup
Leucine 1.967mg 1.515mg Scup
Lysine 2.223mg 1.634mg Scup
Methionine 0.716mg 0.541mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.945mg 0.75mg Scup
Valine 1.247mg 0.965mg Scup
Histidine 0.713mg 0.538mg Scup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scup Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Scup
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Scup
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scup
Scup 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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.