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Shark raw vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shark raw and potato chips?

  • Shark raw is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B6, fiber, and manganese.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 62% higher.
  • Shark raw has 5 times more selenium than potato chips. Shark raw has 36.5µg of selenium, while potato chips have 8.1µg.
  • Shark raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than potato chips.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this comparison.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +696.9%
Contains more IronIron +94%
Contains more CopperCopper +827.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2833.3%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +811%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22000%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +199.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3772.6%
Contains more FatsFats +667.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +287.1%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +444.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +918.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 12.17g 73%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg 62%
Vitamin E 1mg 9.11mg 54%
Selenium 36.5µg 8.1µg 52%
Fats 4.51g 34.6g 46%
Saturated fat 0.925g 10.96g 46%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 160mg 1275mg 33%
Copper 0.033mg 0.306mg 30%
Protein 20.98g 7g 28%
Histidine 0.618mg 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 9.84g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.66mg 20%
Calories 130kcal 536kcal 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.44mg 18%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.1µg 18%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Folate 3µg 45µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.197mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.167mg 10%
Iron 0.84mg 1.63mg 10%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 3.827mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.402mg 6%
Phosphorus 210mg 165mg 6%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.09mg 6%
Choline 65mg 37.5mg 5%
Magnesium 49mg 67mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Sodium 79mg 8mg 3%
Calcium 34mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.392mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.