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Shark raw vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shark raw and brazil nut

  • Shark raw has more vitamin B12; however, brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin E.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need for selenium, 3419% more than shark raw.
  • Shark raw has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +667.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +311.9%
Contains more IronIron +189.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +5181.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +844.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8053.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5152.1%

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +895.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +465%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1369%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%

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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2051.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1387.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +267.7%

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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1220.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1941.8%

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 Brazil nut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 36.5µg 1917µg 3419%
Copper 0.033mg 1.743mg 190%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 24.399g 155%
Fats 4.51g 67.1g 96%
Magnesium 49mg 376mg 78%
Phosphorus 210mg 725mg 74%
Saturated fat 0.925g 16.134g 69%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg 62%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 23.879g 55%
Manganese 0.015mg 1.223mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.617mg 48%
Zinc 0.43mg 4.06mg 33%
Vitamin E 1mg 5.65mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Calories 130kcal 659kcal 26%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.101mg 23%
Iron 0.84mg 2.43mg 20%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.295mg 17%
Potassium 160mg 659mg 15%
Calcium 34mg 160mg 13%
Protein 20.98g 14.32g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.184mg 10%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Choline 65mg 28.8mg 7%
Folate 3µg 22µg 5%
Carbs 0g 11.74g 4%
Sodium 79mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.035mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.639mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.209g)
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 - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.