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Shark raw vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark raw and eggs

  • Shark raw is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12, yet eggs are richer in copper, choline, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 219% higher.
  • Shark raw contains 46 times more vitamin B3 than eggs. Shark raw contains 2.938mg of vitamin B3, while eggs contain 0.064mg.
  • Shark raw contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +390%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.1%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +5960.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.3%

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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +727.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +352%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.03mg

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
Egg
Egg
4
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.8%
Contains more FatsFats +135.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%
~equal in Water ~74.62g

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
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.033mg 2mg 219%
Cholesterol 51mg 373mg 107%
Choline 65mg 293.8mg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.513mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.121mg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.064mg 18%
Protein 20.98g 12.58g 17%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 1.11µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 1.398mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.925g 3.267g 11%
Folate 3µg 44µg 10%
Selenium 36.5µg 30.8µg 10%
Magnesium 49mg 10mg 9%
Fats 4.51g 10.61g 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 149µg 9%
Vitamin D 24IU 87IU 8%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 2.2µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 4.077g 6%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.05mg 6%
Phosphorus 210mg 172mg 5%
Iron 0.84mg 1.19mg 4%
Sodium 79mg 124mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.066mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 50mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 1.414g 1%
Calories 130kcal 155kcal 1%
Potassium 160mg 126mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin E 1mg 1.03mg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0.038g 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 Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.342g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.