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Shad vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shad and Gefilte fish

  • Shad has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Gefilte fish is higher in Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Shad covers your daily Selenium needs 66% more than Gefilte fish.
  • Gefilte fish contains 11 times less Vitamin B3 than Shad. Shad contains 10.769mg of Vitamin B3, while Gefilte fish contains 1mg.
  • Gefilte fish has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe.

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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 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +322.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +440.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +378.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +345.7%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.2%

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 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 2.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +422%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +477.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
~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
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.4%
Contains more FatsFats +920.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +35.7%
~equal in Other ~1.44g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad Gefilte fish
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 Gefilte fish Opinion
Calories 252kcal 84kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 9.07g Shad
Fats 17.65g 1.73g Shad
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Gefilte fish
Net carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Carbs 0g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Cholesterol 96mg 30mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 38mg 9mg Shad
Calcium 60mg 23mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 91mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 2.48mg Gefilte fish
Copper 0.082mg 0.195mg Gefilte fish
Zinc 0.47mg 0.82mg Gefilte fish
Phosphorus 349mg 73mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 524mg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 89IU Shad
Vitamin A 36µg 27µg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.073mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 46.8µg 10.5µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.065mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.059mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 1mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.2mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.08mg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.84µg Gefilte fish
Folate 17µg 3µg Shad
Saturated Fat 0.412g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g Gefilte fish
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.086mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.488mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.486mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 0.81mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 0.842mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.255mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.493mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.548mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.261mg Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Gefilte fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad Gefilte fish
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
15%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.412g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.