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Shark raw vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shark raw and cod

  • Shark raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin A, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3; however, cod is richer in vitamin B5 and potassium.
  • Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3046% more than shark raw.
  • Cod has 7 times less Saturated Fat than shark raw. Shark raw has 0.925g of Saturated Fat, while cod has 0.131g.
  • Cod contains less saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.

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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%
Cod
Cod
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more IronIron +121.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.45mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~203mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.015mg
~equal in Selenium ~33.1µg

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% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Cod
Cod
5
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 3.3% 2.4% 13% 27% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +482.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21914.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.065mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
~equal in Choline ~65.2mg

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
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.8%
Contains more FatsFats +573.1%
Contains more OtherOther +210%
Contains more WaterWater +10.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1823.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +417.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Cod Opinion
Calories 130kcal 82kcal Shark raw
Protein 20.98g 17.81g Shark raw
Fats 4.51g 0.67g Shark raw
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cod
Cholesterol 51mg 43mg Cod
Vitamin D 24IU 36IU Cod
Magnesium 49mg 32mg Shark raw
Calcium 34mg 16mg Shark raw
Potassium 160mg 413mg Cod
Iron 0.84mg 0.38mg Shark raw
Copper 0.033mg 0.028mg Shark raw
Zinc 0.43mg 0.45mg Cod
Phosphorus 210mg 203mg Shark raw
Sodium 79mg 54mg Cod
Vitamin A 233IU 40IU Shark raw
Vitamin A 70µg 12µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 1mg 0.64mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.9µg Cod
Manganese 0.015mg 0.015mg
Selenium 36.5µg 33.1µg Shark raw
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.076mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.065mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 2.063mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 153mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.245mg Shark raw
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0.91µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 3µg 7µg Cod
Choline 65mg 65.2mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.925g 0.131g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 0.094g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.231g Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.199mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg 0.781mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.821mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg 1.447mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg 1.635mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg 0.527mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.695mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg 0.917mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg 0.524mg Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0.064g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0.12g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.01g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Cod
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
732%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.794g)
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 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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.