Shad vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shad and eel
- Shad has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, while eel has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, and zinc.
- Eel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 115% higher.
- Eel contains 6 times less vitamin B2 than shad. Shad contains 0.308mg of vitamin B2, while eel contains 0.051mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in shad is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +463.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +342.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +503.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3058.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1964.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.2% |
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Protein
~23.65g
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Carbs
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Water
~59.31g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 36µg | 1137µg | 122% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 2.89µg | 115% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 8.3µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 4.487mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.077mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.218g | 23% | |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 161mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.051mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 2.08mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.023g | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.28mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 349mg | 277mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.64mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.029mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 349mg | 4% |
| Fats | 17.65g | 14.95g | 4% |
| Protein | 21.71g | 23.65g | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calories | 252kcal | 236kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.952mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.764mg | 1.922mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.993mg | 2.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.118mg | 1.218mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | N/A |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (65 mg)
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 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.