Shad vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Shad and Flatfish
- Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Iron, yet Flatfish is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Shad is 59% higher.
- Shad contains 12 times more Vitamin B2 than Flatfish. Shad contains 0.308mg of Vitamin B2, while Flatfish contains 0.025mg.
- Flatfish contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole 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.
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Calcium
+140%
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Iron
+439.1%
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Magnesium
+72.7%
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Phosphorus
+12.9%
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Potassium
+149.7%
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Sodium
-82.1%
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Zinc
+20.5%
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Copper
+256.5%
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Manganese
+217.6%
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Selenium
+43.6%
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+140%
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Iron
+439.1%
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Magnesium
+72.7%
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Phosphorus
+12.9%
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Potassium
+149.7%
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Sodium
-82.1%
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Zinc
+20.5%
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Copper
+256.5%
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Manganese
+217.6%
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Selenium
+43.6%
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.
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Vitamin A
+224.3%
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Vitamin B1
+603.8%
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Vitamin B2
+1132%
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Vitamin B3
+742.6%
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Vitamin B5
+281.1%
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Vitamin B6
+301.7%
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Folate
+183.3%
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Vitamin B12
+835.7%
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Vitamin A
+224.3%
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Vitamin B1
+603.8%
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Vitamin B2
+1132%
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Vitamin B3
+742.6%
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Vitamin B5
+281.1%
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Vitamin B6
+301.7%
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Folate
+183.3%
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Vitamin B12
+835.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+42.5%
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Fats
+644.7%
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+10.9%
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Water
+37%
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Protein
+42.5%
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+644.7%
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+10.9%
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+37%
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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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 21.71g | 15.24g |
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| Fats | 17.65g | 2.37g |
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| Calories | 252kcal | 86kcal |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 25mg |
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| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.23mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 349mg | 309mg |
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| Potassium | 492mg | 197mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 363mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.023mg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 32.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 120IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 36µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 139IU |
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| Vitamin D | 3.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 1.278mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.115mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 1.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.197mg |
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| Threonine | 0.952mg | 0.719mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1mg | 0.754mg |
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| Leucine | 1.764mg | 1.335mg |
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| Lysine | 1.993mg | 1.561mg |
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| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.624mg |
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| Valine | 1.118mg | 0.8mg |
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| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.374mg |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 56mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.542g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.168g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.657g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.459g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
43%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.542g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
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.