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Shark raw vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark raw and English muffins

  • Shark raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet English muffins are richer in manganese, vitamin B1, fiber, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for shark raw is 60% higher.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +290.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2280%
~equal in Iron ~0.89mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +830.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3625%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1133.3%

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.5%
Contains more FatsFats +150.6%
Contains more WaterWater +74.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +158.1%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +498.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw English muffin DV% diff.
Selenium 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0.04µg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.043mg 27%
Protein 20.98g 7.7g 27%
Sodium 79mg 464mg 17%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Carbs 0g 46g 15%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.357mg 15%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.181mg 12%
Copper 0.033mg 0.129mg 11%
Phosphorus 210mg 133mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 1.566mg 9%
Folate 3µg 37µg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Magnesium 49mg 21mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.154mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.446mg 5%
Calories 130kcal 235kcal 5%
Fats 4.51g 1.8g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 0.302g 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.925g 0.259g 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.7mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.888g 2%
Calcium 34mg 52mg 2%
Potassium 160mg 131mg 1%
Iron 0.84mg 0.89mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.3g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.17mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.666g)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.