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Shad vs. Smelt raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shad and Smelt raw

  • Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Smelt raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Smelt raw is 137% higher.
  • Shad contains 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Smelt raw. Shad contains 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Smelt raw contains 0.01mg.
  • Smelt raw contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, raw.

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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 21% 18% 26% 34% 46% 45% 99% 7.8% 91% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +37.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1196.3%
~equal in Calcium ~60mg
~equal in Sodium ~60mg

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 0% 3% 10% 24% 2.5% 28% 27% 38% 35% 430% 0.25% 3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1730%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +642.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2357.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
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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
18% 2% 79%
Protein: 17.63 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.77 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.1%
Contains more FatsFats +629.3%
Contains more OtherOther +20.3%
Contains more WaterWater +33%
~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 Smelt raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Smelt raw Opinion
Calories 252kcal 97kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 17.63g Shad
Fats 17.65g 2.42g Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 70mg Smelt raw
Vitamin D 31IU Smelt raw
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Shad
Calcium 60mg 60mg
Potassium 492mg 290mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.9mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.139mg Smelt raw
Zinc 0.47mg 1.65mg Smelt raw
Phosphorus 349mg 230mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 60mg Smelt raw
Vitamin A 120IU 50IU Shad
Vitamin A 36µg 15µg Shad
Vitamin E 0.5mg Smelt raw
Vitamin D 0.8µg Smelt raw
Manganese 0.054mg 0.7mg Smelt raw
Selenium 46.8µg 36.5µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.01mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.12mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 1.45mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.638mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.15mg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 3.44µg Smelt raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smelt raw
Folate 17µg 4µg Shad
Choline 65mg Smelt raw
Saturated Fat 0.452g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.641g Smelt raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g Smelt raw
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.197mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.773mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.812mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.433mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.619mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.522mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.688mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.908mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.519mg Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.275g Smelt raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.418g Smelt raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Smelt raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shad Smelt raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
49%
Smelt raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
59%
Smelt raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt raw
Smelt raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt raw
Smelt raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.452g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Smelt raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175146/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.