Shad vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shad and shark
- Shad has more vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B1, while shark has more vitamin B12.
- Shad's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 50% higher.
- Shark contains 3 times less vitamin B2 than shad. Shad contains 0.308mg of vitamin B2, while shark contains 0.097mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in shark is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +154.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +217.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +287% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +764.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 2.783mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 1.21µg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 25% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 34µg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 349mg | 194mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.097mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 15% | |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 59mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.3mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 155mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.072mg | 9% |
| Fats | 17.65g | 13.82g | 6% |
| Protein | 21.71g | 18.62g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 54µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 1.11mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g | 2% |
| Folate | 17µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Calories | 252kcal | 228kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.952mg | 0.843mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1mg | 0.867mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.764mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.993mg | 1.634mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.118mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | N/A |
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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?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)