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Shark raw vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shark raw and tamarind?

  • Shark raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, yet tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, fiber, and potassium.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 64% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in tamarind is lower.
  • The glycemic index of shark raw is lower.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Tamarinds, raw 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +330%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2707.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.5%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +386%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +655.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +919%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2700%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%

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% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +649.3%
Contains more FatsFats +651.7%
Contains more WaterWater +134.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +190.3%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +898.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1925.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Tamarind DV% diff.
Selenium 36.5µg 1.3µg 64%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg 62%
Protein 20.98g 2.8g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.428mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.066mg 26%
Iron 0.84mg 2.8mg 25%
Carbs 0g 62.5g 21%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Potassium 160mg 628mg 14%
Phosphorus 210mg 113mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.143mg 11%
Choline 65mg 8.6mg 10%
Magnesium 49mg 92mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.059g 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 2µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.152mg 7%
Fats 4.51g 0.6g 6%
Copper 0.033mg 0.086mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 1.938mg 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.1mg 6%
Calories 130kcal 239kcal 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Calcium 34mg 74mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 0.181g 4%
Saturated fat 0.925g 0.272g 3%
Zinc 0.43mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Folate 3µg 14µg 3%
Sodium 79mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 38.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 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 Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.653g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.