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Shark raw vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shark raw and lettuce different?

  • Shark raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, while lettuce is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin C.
  • Lettuce covers your daily need for vitamin A, 143% more than shark raw.
  • Lettuce is lower in cholesterol.
  • Lettuce has a higher glycemic index (32) than shark raw (0).

Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, raw types were used 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.
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 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +276.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +624.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5983.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1566.7%
~equal in Calcium ~36mg
~equal in Iron ~0.86mg

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 31% 123% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +683.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +377.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +126200%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%

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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1442.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2906.7%
Contains more OtherOther +45.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +29.1%

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
19% 6% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30033.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1357.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Lettuce DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 126.3µg 105%
Selenium 36.5µg 0.6µg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg 62%
Protein 20.98g 1.36g 39%
Vitamin A 70µg 370µg 33%
Phosphorus 210mg 29mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.09mg 24%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.375mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.134mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.2mg 10%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.25mg 10%
Choline 65mg 13.6mg 9%
Folate 3µg 38µg 9%
Magnesium 49mg 13mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.082g 7%
Fats 4.51g 0.15g 7%
Calories 130kcal 15kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 0.006g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.22mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.925g 0.02g 4%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.07mg 2%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.18mg 2%
Sodium 79mg 28mg 2%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.08mg 1%
Potassium 160mg 194mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.87g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.57g N/A
Calcium 34mg 36mg 0%
Iron 0.84mg 0.86mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.78g N/A
Copper 0.033mg 0.029mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.059mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0.079mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.022mg 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 Lettuce
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
45%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.905g)
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.
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.