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Shark raw vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark raw and couscous

  • Shark raw is richer than couscous in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, choline, magnesium, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for shark raw is 62% higher.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than couscous.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Couscous, cooked.

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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 5.7% 2.4% 5.1% 14% 14% 7.1% 9.4% 0.65% 11% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +512.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.9%
Contains more IronIron +121.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +854.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460%

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% 2.6% 0% 16% 6.2% 18% 22% 12% 0% 0.25% 11% 1.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +684.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1869.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

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
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +453.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2718.8%
Contains more OtherOther +257.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~72.57g

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
25% 19% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8118.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1767.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Couscous DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg 62%
Protein 20.98g 3.79g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.051mg 27%
Phosphorus 210mg 22mg 27%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Selenium 36.5µg 27.5µg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.983mg 12%
Choline 65mg 3.3mg 11%
Magnesium 49mg 8mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.064g 8%
Carbs 0g 23.22g 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Fats 4.51g 0.16g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.371mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Iron 0.84mg 0.38mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.13mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.925g 0.029g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 0.022g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.027mg 3%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.084mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Sodium 79mg 5mg 3%
Folate 3µg 15µg 3%
Potassium 160mg 58mg 3%
Calcium 34mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.063mg 2%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.26mg 2%
Calories 130kcal 112kcal 1%
Copper 0.033mg 0.041mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 21.82g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.1g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.1mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0.259mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0.073mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.184mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.077mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Couscous
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
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.896g)

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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.