Shad vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shad and whitefish different?
- Shad is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B6, while whitefish is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Shad covers your daily need for selenium 56% more than whitefish.
- Shad contains 3 times more Selenium than whitefish. Shad contains 46.8µg of Selenium, while whitefish contains 16.2µg.
- Whitefish is lower in cholesterol.
Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.
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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 | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +585.7% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +135% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.3% |
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Water
~65.09g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 252kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 21.71g | 24.47g |
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| Fats | 17.65g | 7.51g |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 77mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 492mg | 406mg |
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| Iron | 1.24mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.092mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 349mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 65mg | |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 36µg | 39µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.086mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 3.846mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.865mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.96µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.162g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.559g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.274mg |
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| Threonine | 0.952mg | 1.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1mg | 1.128mg |
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| Leucine | 1.764mg | 1.989mg |
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| Lysine | 1.993mg | 2.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.955mg |
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| Valine | 1.118mg | 1.261mg |
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| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.721mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.162g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (65 mg)
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.