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Shark raw vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shark raw and Jerky?

  • Shark raw is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, yet Jerky is higher in Zinc, Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 87% more.
  • Shark raw has 3 times more Selenium than Jerky. While Shark raw has 36.5µg of Selenium, Jerky has only 10.7µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Shark raw is lower.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this article.

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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.
Shark raw
Shark raw
3
:
7
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Selenium +241.1%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +273.1%
Contains more Zinc +1786%
Contains more Copper +587.9%
Contains more Manganese +640%
Equal in Magnesium - 51
Shark raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Selenium +241.1%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +273.1%
Contains more Zinc +1786%
Contains more Copper +587.9%
Contains more Manganese +640%
Equal in Magnesium - 51

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.
Shark raw
Shark raw
7
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129%
Contains more Folate +4366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Shark raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129%
Contains more Folate +4366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark raw
Shark raw
1
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Water +215%
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Fats +467.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +635.5%
Shark raw
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Water +215%
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Fats +467.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +635.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark raw
Shark raw
2
:
1
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525.3%
Shark raw
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 20.98g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 4.51g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 0g 11g Jerky
Calories 130kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 0g 9g Shark raw
Fiber 0g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 34mg 20mg Shark raw
Iron 0.84mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 49mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 210mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 160mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 79mg 2081mg Shark raw
Zinc 0.43mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.033mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.015mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 36.5µg 10.7µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 233IU 0IU Shark raw
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 1mg 0.49mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 24IU 11IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.3µg Shark raw
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 1.732mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.163mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.179mg Shark raw
Folate 3µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0.99µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg Shark raw
Cholesterol 51mg 48mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 0.925g 10.85g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 1.011g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2002mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.925g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.