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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.
Shad
7
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%
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.48mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.05mg

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
6
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%
Shark
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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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
Shad
3
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Shark
2
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.6%
Contains more FatsFats +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +31.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~60.09g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad Shark
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Shark Opinion
Calories 252kcal 228kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 18.62g Shad
Fats 17.65g 13.82g Shad
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 96mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 60mg 50mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 155mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 1.11mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.042mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.48mg Shark
Phosphorus 349mg 194mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 122mg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 36µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.054mg 0.05mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.072mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.097mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 2.783mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.62mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.3mg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 1.21µg Shark
Folate 17µg 15µg Shad
Saturated Fat 3.205g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.212mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.843mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.867mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.515mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.634mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.541mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.75mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.965mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.538mg Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad Shark
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
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
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 ($)

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.