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Shark raw vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shark raw and ginger

  • Shark raw has more selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, while ginger has more copper, manganese, and fiber.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 65% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in ginger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Ginger root, 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%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +517.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +584.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1426.7%

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%
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
~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
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1052.7%
Contains more FatsFats +501.3%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~78.89g

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
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1074%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +676%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.1%

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 Ginger
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 Ginger DV% diff.
Selenium 36.5µg 0.7µg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg 62%
Protein 20.98g 1.82g 38%
Phosphorus 210mg 34mg 25%
Copper 0.033mg 0.226mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.16mg 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.75mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.203mg 10%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.229mg 9%
Potassium 160mg 415mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Choline 65mg 28.8mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.154g 7%
Carbs 0g 17.77g 6%
Fats 4.51g 0.75g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.26mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 0.154g 4%
Sodium 79mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.925g 0.203g 3%
Iron 0.84mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Calories 130kcal 80kcal 3%
Folate 3µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.034mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.025mg 1%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.34mg 1%
Magnesium 49mg 43mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.77g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.03mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.722g)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.