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Shark raw vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shark raw and avocadoes

  • Shark raw has more selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, avocadoes have more fiber, folate, copper, vitamin K, vitamin B5, and vitamin C.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 66% more.
  • Avocadoes are lower in cholesterol.
  • Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index than shark raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more IronIron +52.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9025%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +475.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +846.7%

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.
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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +357.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20900%
Contains more FolateFolate +2600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +949%
Contains more FatsFats +225.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +69.9%
~equal in Water ~73.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +442%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Avocado DV% diff.
Selenium 36.5µg 0.4µg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg 62%
Protein 20.98g 2g 38%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Phosphorus 210mg 52mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 9.799g 20%
Folate 3µg 81µg 20%
Copper 0.033mg 0.19mg 17%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 21µg 17%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Fats 4.51g 14.66g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 1.389mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.257mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Potassium 160mg 485mg 10%
Choline 65mg 14.2mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 1.738mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 7µg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 2.07mg 7%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.142mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.925g 2.126g 5%
Magnesium 49mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.13mg 5%
Iron 0.84mg 0.55mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 1.816g 4%
Sodium 79mg 7mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Carbs 0g 8.53g 3%
Calories 130kcal 160kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.067mg 2%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.64mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 12mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Avocado
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
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.

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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.