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Shad vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shad and Croaker?

  • Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Croaker is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Croaker's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 82% higher.
  • Shad has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Croaker. Shad has 10.769mg of Vitamin B3, while Croaker has 4.3mg.
  • Shad contains less Sodium.

We used Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried types in this comparison.

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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 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
Contains more IronIron +44.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.1%

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 0% 4.5% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
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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
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.3%
Contains more FatsFats +39.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +28.9%
~equal in Water ~59.76g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad Croaker
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shad Croaker Opinion
Calories 252kcal 221kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 18.2g Shad
Fats 17.65g 12.67g Shad
Net carbs 0g 7.14g Croaker
Carbs 0g 7.54g Croaker
Cholesterol 96mg 84mg Croaker
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Croaker
Calcium 60mg 32mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 340mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.86mg Shad
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Copper 0.082mg 0.065mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.52mg Croaker
Phosphorus 349mg 217mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 348mg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 75IU Shad
Vitamin A 36µg 23µg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.08mg Croaker
Selenium 46.8µg 38.8µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.09mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.13mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 4.3mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.74mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.26mg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 2.1µg Croaker
Folate 17µg 34µg Croaker
Saturated Fat 3.476g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g Croaker
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.208mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.788mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.847mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.48mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.571mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.525mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.742mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.947mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.525mg Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g Croaker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g Croaker
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shad Croaker
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
40%
Shad
41%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.476g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/nutrients
  2. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.