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Shark raw vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shark raw and taco?

  • Shark raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, yet taco is higher in fiber, vitamin K, zinc, and manganese.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 50% more.
  • Shark raw has 4 times more vitamin B6 than taco. While shark raw has 0.4mg of vitamin B6, taco has only 0.09mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in shark raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of shark raw is lower.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +296.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +307%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1560%

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%
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15200%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg

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
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.8%
Contains more WaterWater +29%
Contains more FatsFats +181.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Taco DV% diff.
Selenium 36.5µg 9.2µg 50%
Protein 20.98g 8.86g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.09mg 24%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0.93µg 23%
Saturated fat 0.925g 4.384g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Sodium 79mg 397mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 14%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 15.3µg 13%
Fats 4.51g 12.7g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 3.042g 12%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.75mg 12%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.249mg 10%
Cholesterol 51mg 28mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 1.65mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 4.411g 7%
Carbs 0g 19.85g 7%
Calcium 34mg 89mg 6%
Choline 65mg 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin A 70µg 20µg 6%
Calories 130kcal 226kcal 5%
Phosphorus 210mg 178mg 5%
Copper 0.033mg 0.077mg 5%
Magnesium 49mg 32mg 4%
Folate 3µg 19µg 4%
Iron 0.84mg 1.19mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 4IU 3%
Potassium 160mg 209mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.06mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.