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Shad vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shad and Crayfish

  • Shad has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Crayfish has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Crayfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
  • Crayfish contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Shad. Shad contains 0.462mg of Vitamin B6, while Crayfish contains 0.076mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
Shad
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 18% 26% 31% 228% 48% 116% 12% 68% 200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more IronIron +49.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +735.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +274.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +866.7%
~equal in Calcium ~60mg

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.
Shad
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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% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
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 3% 3% 30% 0% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 269% 0.25% 33% 44%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +372.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +507.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1435.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
17% 79% 3%
Protein: 16.77 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.37 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1370.8%
Contains more WaterWater +34%
Contains more OtherOther +87.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Crayfish Opinion
Calories 252kcal 82kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 16.77g Shad
Fats 17.65g 1.2g Shad
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Crayfish
Cholesterol 96mg 133mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Shad
Calcium 60mg 60mg
Potassium 492mg 296mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.83mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.685mg Crayfish
Zinc 0.47mg 1.76mg Crayfish
Phosphorus 349mg 270mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 94mg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 50IU Shad
Vitamin A 36µg 15µg Shad
Vitamin E 1.5mg Crayfish
Manganese 0.054mg 0.522mg Crayfish
Selenium 46.8µg 36.7µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.05mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.085mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 2.28mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.58mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.076mg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 2.15µg Crayfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Crayfish
Folate 17µg 44µg Crayfish
Choline 80.9mg Crayfish
Saturated Fat 0.181g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.244g Crayfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g Crayfish
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.234mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.676mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.811mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.329mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.457mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.472mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.706mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.786mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.341mg Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g Crayfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.047g Crayfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad Crayfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
40%
Shad
39%
Crayfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
77%
Crayfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.181g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/nutrients
  2. Crayfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174207/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.