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Shark raw vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shark raw and beefsteak raw different?

  • Shark raw is higher in selenium and magnesium; however, beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beefsteak raw is 50% higher.
  • Shark raw contains 2 times more magnesium than beefsteak raw. While shark raw contains 49mg of magnesium, beefsteak raw contains only 25mg.
  • Shark raw has less cholesterol.

Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +580%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.4%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +139.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1132.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~220mg

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 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~3µg

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
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more OtherOther +181.8%
Contains more FatsFats +18.8%
~equal in Protein ~21.38g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~72.93g

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
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +532.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 2.69µg 50%
Zinc 0.43mg 5.3mg 44%
Selenium 36.5µg 27.9µg 16%
Iron 0.84mg 2mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 5.048mg 13%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.543mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.182mg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 2µg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.189g 7%
Magnesium 49mg 25mg 6%
Potassium 160mg 375mg 6%
Copper 0.033mg 0.079mg 5%
Cholesterol 51mg 67mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.925g 1.875g 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3IU 3%
Calcium 34mg 5mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.075mg 3%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Sodium 79mg 55mg 1%
Phosphorus 210mg 220mg 1%
Protein 20.98g 21.38g 1%
Fats 4.51g 5.36g 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 2.354g 1%
Calories 130kcal 134kcal 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Beefsteak 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
38%
Shark raw
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.