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Shark raw vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shark raw and brown sugar different?

  • Shark raw has more selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, choline, vitamin B5, magnesium, and vitamin E than brown sugar.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for shark raw is 64% higher.
  • Brown sugar has less cholesterol.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index (0) than brown sugar (71).

Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +444.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +18.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2941.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +326.7%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2570.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +2726.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17383.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +5391%
Contains more OtherOther +106.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Brown sugar DV% diff.
Selenium 36.5µg 1.2µg 64%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg 62%
Protein 20.98g 0.12g 42%
Carbs 0g 98.09g 33%
Phosphorus 210mg 4mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.041mg 28%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.11mg 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Calories 130kcal 380kcal 13%
Choline 65mg 2.3mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.132mg 11%
Magnesium 49mg 9mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0g 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Fats 4.51g 0g 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 0mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 0g 5%
Calcium 34mg 83mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.925g 0g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.064mg 2%
Sodium 79mg 28mg 2%
Iron 0.84mg 0.71mg 2%
Copper 0.033mg 0.047mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Folate 3µg 1µg 1%
Potassium 160mg 133mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 97.02g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 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 Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.925g)
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.