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Shark raw vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark raw and cheese

  • Shark raw is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12, yet cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheese is 90% higher.
  • Shark raw contains 50 times more vitamin B3 than cheese. Shark raw contains 2.938mg of vitamin B3, while cheese contains 0.059mg.
  • Shark raw contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.5%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1988.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +746.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80%
~equal in Copper ~0.03mg

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%
Cheese
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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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4879.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +590.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.6µg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +98.8%
Contains more FatsFats +638.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +298.9%
~equal in Protein ~22.87g

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +411.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.925g 18.867g 82%
Calcium 34mg 710mg 68%
Fats 4.51g 33.31g 44%
Phosphorus 210mg 455mg 35%
Vitamin A 70µg 330µg 29%
Zinc 0.43mg 3.64mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.428mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.066mg 26%
Sodium 79mg 653mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 9.246g 19%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.059mg 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 99mg 16%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 1.1µg 16%
Selenium 36.5µg 28.5µg 15%
Calories 130kcal 404kcal 14%
Iron 0.84mg 0.14mg 9%
Choline 65mg 16.5mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.41mg 6%
Folate 3µg 27µg 6%
Magnesium 49mg 27mg 5%
Protein 20.98g 22.87g 4%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.71mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 1.421g 2%
Potassium 160mg 76mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.4µg 2%
Carbs 0g 3.09g 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.029mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.09g N/A
Vitamin D 24IU 24IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.48g N/A
Copper 0.033mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.942g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.