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Shark raw vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shark raw and Wakame

  • Shark raw is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Shark raw is 65% higher.
  • Wakame contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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.
Shark raw
Shark raw
5
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5
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +220%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +5114.3%
Contains more Calcium +341.2%
Contains more Iron +159.5%
Contains more Magnesium +118.4%
Contains more Copper +760.6%
Contains more Manganese +9233.3%
Shark raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Wakame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +220%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +5114.3%
Contains more Calcium +341.2%
Contains more Iron +159.5%
Contains more Magnesium +118.4%
Contains more Copper +760.6%
Contains more Manganese +9233.3%

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.
Shark raw
Shark raw
4
:
7
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5200%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.697
Shark raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Wakame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271%
Contains more Folate +6433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5200%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.697

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark raw
Shark raw
2
:
3
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Protein +592.4%
Contains more Fats +604.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +674.2%
Equal in Water - 79.99
Shark raw
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Wakame
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +592.4%
Contains more Fats +604.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +674.2%
Equal in Water - 79.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark raw
Shark raw
2
:
1
Wakame
Wakame
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3017.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Shark raw
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Wakame
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3017.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%

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 Wakame
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 20.98g 3.03g Shark raw
Fats 4.51g 0.64g Shark raw
Carbs 0g 9.14g Wakame
Calories 130kcal 45kcal Shark raw
Sugar 0g 0.65g Shark raw
Fiber 0g 0.5g Wakame
Calcium 34mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 0.84mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 49mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 210mg 80mg Shark raw
Potassium 160mg 50mg Shark raw
Sodium 79mg 872mg Shark raw
Zinc 0.43mg 0.38mg Shark raw
Copper 0.033mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.015mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 36.5µg 0.7µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 233IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 18µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 1mg 1mg
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Shark raw
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.06mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 1.6mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.002mg Shark raw
Folate 3µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.035mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg 0.165mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.087mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg 0.257mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg 0.112mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg 0.063mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.112mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg 0.209mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg 0.015mg Shark raw
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.925g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0.186g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 0.058g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.218g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Wakame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.795g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.