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Shark raw vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shark raw and basil different?

  • Shark raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, basil is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 346% higher.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than basil (70).

Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Basil, fresh are the varieties 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.
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%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12066.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +420.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.4%
Contains more IronIron +277.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1066.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7553.3%

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.
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%
Basil
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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 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +470.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +414700%
Contains more FolateFolate +2166.7%

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
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +566%
Contains more FatsFats +604.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.1%
Contains more OtherOther +61.3%

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
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1954.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%

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 Basil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 414.8µg 346%
Selenium 36.5µg 0.3µg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg 62%
Manganese 0.015mg 1.148mg 49%
Copper 0.033mg 0.385mg 39%
Protein 20.98g 3.15g 36%
Iron 0.84mg 3.17mg 29%
Phosphorus 210mg 56mg 22%
Vitamin A 70µg 264µg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.155mg 19%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Folate 3µg 68µg 16%
Calcium 34mg 177mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.902mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.209mg 10%
Choline 65mg 11.4mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Fats 4.51g 0.64g 6%
Calories 130kcal 23kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.389g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 0.088g 4%
Saturated fat 0.925g 0.041g 4%
Potassium 160mg 295mg 4%
Magnesium 49mg 64mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.81mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Sodium 79mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.076mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.034mg 1%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.8mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.65g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Basil
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
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.884g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.