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Shark raw vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shark raw and Caper different?

  • Shark raw is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Caper is richer in Copper, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Caper is 99% higher.
  • Caper has less Cholesterol.

Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Capers, canned 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.
Shark raw
Shark raw
6
:
4
Caper
Caper
Contains more Magnesium +48.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +2941.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +420%
Shark raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Caper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Magnesium +48.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Selenium +2941.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Manganese +420%

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.
Shark raw
Shark raw
8
:
4
Caper
Caper
Contains more Vitamin A +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +24500%
Shark raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Caper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.2%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +24500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark raw
Shark raw
2
:
3
Caper
Caper
Contains more Protein +789%
Contains more Fats +424.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +764.5%
Shark raw
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Caper
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Protein +789%
Contains more Fats +424.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +764.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark raw
Shark raw
2
:
1
Caper
Caper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2769.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Shark raw
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Caper
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2769.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%

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 Caper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Caper Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.69g Caper
Protein 20.98g 2.36g Shark raw
Fats 4.51g 0.86g Shark raw
Carbs 0g 4.89g Caper
Calories 130kcal 23kcal Shark raw
Sugar 0g 0.41g Shark raw
Fiber 0g 3.2g Caper
Calcium 34mg 40mg Caper
Iron 0.84mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 49mg 33mg Shark raw
Phosphorus 210mg 10mg Shark raw
Potassium 160mg 40mg Shark raw
Sodium 79mg 2348mg Shark raw
Zinc 0.43mg 0.32mg Shark raw
Copper 0.033mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.015mg 0.078mg Caper
Selenium 36.5µg 1.2µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 233IU 138IU Shark raw
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 7µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 1mg 0.88mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Shark raw
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.018mg Shark raw
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.652mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.027mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.023mg Shark raw
Folate 3µg 23µg Caper
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg 24.6µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg Shark raw
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Caper
Saturated Fat 0.925g 0.233g Caper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.001g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 0.063g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.304g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Caper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2269mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.692g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.