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Shad vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shad and Yellowtail

  • Shad has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Yellowtail is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Yellowtail covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 46% more than Shad.
  • Yellowtail has 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Shad. Shad has 0.308mg of Vitamin B2, while Yellowtail has 0.051mg.
  • Yellowtail contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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.
Contains more Calcium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +96.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.6%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 538
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +96.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.6%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 538
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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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Contains more Vitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +503.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.7%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +792.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.175
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +503.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.7%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +792.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.175

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +162.6%
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Water +13.7%
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +162.6%
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Water +13.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Yellowtail Opinion
Protein 21.71g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 17.65g 6.72g Shad
Calories 252kcal 187kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 29mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.63mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 349mg 201mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 65mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.47mg 0.67mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.082mg 0.058mg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.019mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 120IU 104IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 31µg Shad
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.175mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.051mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 8.718mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.681mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.185mg Shad
Folate 17µg 4µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 1.25µg Yellowtail
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 0.952mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 1.764mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 1.993mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.642mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.118mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.639mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 96mg 71mg Yellowtail

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad Yellowtail
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
43%
Shad
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.