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Shark raw vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shark raw and veggie burgers

  • Shark raw has more selenium; however, veggie burgers have more vitamin B1, manganese, folate, vitamin B12, iron, fiber, and copper.
  • Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 217% more.
  • Shark raw has 10 times more cholesterol than veggie burgers. Shark raw has 51mg of cholesterol, while veggie burgers have 5mg.
  • Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index than shark raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.1%
Contains more IronIron +186.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +506.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +193%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6240%
~equal in Phosphorus ~206mg

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more CholineCholine +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +4033.3%

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +39.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +171%

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.778g

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 Veggie burger
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 2.651mg 217%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.951mg 41%
Folate 3µg 124µg 30%
Selenium 36.5µg 22.6µg 25%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 2.01µg 22%
Sodium 79mg 569mg 21%
Iron 0.84mg 2.41mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Copper 0.033mg 0.2mg 19%
Cholesterol 51mg 5mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.244mg 14%
Protein 20.98g 15.7g 11%
Calcium 34mg 136mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.289mg 8%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.26mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 1µg 8%
Choline 65mg 19.4mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.303mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 2.023g 6%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 3.753mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg 5%
Potassium 160mg 333mg 5%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.23mg 5%
Carbs 0g 14.27g 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Fats 4.51g 6.3g 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.2µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Saturated fat 0.925g 1.44g 2%
Calories 130kcal 177kcal 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Magnesium 49mg 56mg 2%
Phosphorus 210mg 206mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.37g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.07g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 1.778g 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.885mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 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 Veggie burger
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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.