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Shark raw vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shark raw and wasabi

  • Shark raw has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, wasabi is higher in vitamin C, fiber, manganese, copper, potassium, and zinc.
  • Shark raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 62% more than wasabi.
  • The glycemic index of wasabi is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Wasabi, root, 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.
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%
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +276.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255%
Contains more IronIron +22.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +369.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +276.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2506.7%

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% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Wasabi
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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 140% 2.1% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +565.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%

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
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +337.1%
Contains more FatsFats +615.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +106.5%
~equal in Water ~69.11g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Wasabi Opinion
Calories 130kcal 109kcal Shark raw
Protein 20.98g 4.8g Shark raw
Fats 4.51g 0.63g Shark raw
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg Wasabi
Net carbs 0g 15.74g Wasabi
Carbs 0g 23.54g Wasabi
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Wasabi
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Shark raw
Magnesium 49mg 69mg Wasabi
Calcium 34mg 128mg Wasabi
Potassium 160mg 568mg Wasabi
Iron 0.84mg 1.03mg Wasabi
Fiber 0g 7.8g Wasabi
Copper 0.033mg 0.155mg Wasabi
Zinc 0.43mg 1.62mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 210mg 80mg Shark raw
Sodium 79mg 17mg Wasabi
Vitamin A 233IU 35IU Shark raw
Vitamin A 70µg 2µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Shark raw
Manganese 0.015mg 0.391mg Wasabi
Selenium 36.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.131mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.114mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.743mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.203mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.274mg Shark raw
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark raw
Folate 3µg 18µg Wasabi
Choline 65mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.925g Wasabi
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.