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Shad vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shad and Mullet fish

  • Shad has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Mullet fish has more Copper.
  • Shad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 28% higher.
  • Mullet fish contains 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Shad. Shad contains 0.308mg of Vitamin B2, while Mullet fish contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mullet fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
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% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%
Contains more IronIron +13.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +72%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.2%
~equal in Potassium ~458mg
~equal in Sodium ~71mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.88mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.49mg
~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
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +263.2%
Contains more OtherOther +-847.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
~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 Mullet fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
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 Mullet fish Opinion
Calories 252kcal 150kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 17.65g 4.86g Shad
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 96mg 63mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Shad
Calcium 60mg 31mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 458mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 1.41mg Mullet fish
Copper 0.082mg 0.141mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.47mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Phosphorus 349mg 244mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 71mg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 141IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A 36µg 42µg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.054mg 0.022mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.1mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.1mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 6.3mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.25µg Mullet fish
Folate 17µg 10µg Shad
Saturated Fat 1.431g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g Mullet fish
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 0.952mg 1.088mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1mg 1.143mg Mullet fish
Leucine 1.764mg 2.016mg Mullet fish
Lysine 1.993mg 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.642mg 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.968mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.118mg 1.278mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.639mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad Mullet fish
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
29%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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.
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.