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Shark raw vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shark raw and yolk

  • The amount of choline, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, folate, selenium, vitamin D, phosphorus, and vitamin A in yolk is higher than in shark raw.
  • Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 345% more than shark raw.
  • Shark raw contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +880%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +279.4%
Contains more IronIron +225%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +434.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.4%

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%
Yolk
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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 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +444.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +751.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +4766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1161.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Yolk
3
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.3%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
Contains more FatsFats +488.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +82.8%

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +549.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 51mg 1085mg 345%
Choline 65mg 820.2mg 137%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 2.99mg 46%
Saturated fat 0.925g 9.551g 39%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.528mg 36%
Folate 3µg 146µg 36%
Selenium 36.5µg 56µg 35%
Vitamin A 70µg 381µg 35%
Fats 4.51g 26.54g 34%
Phosphorus 210mg 390mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 11.738g 25%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 5.4µg 24%
Iron 0.84mg 2.73mg 24%
Vitamin D 24IU 218IU 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 4.204g 20%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 1.95µg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 0.024mg 18%
Zinc 0.43mg 2.3mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.176mg 11%
Vitamin E 1mg 2.58mg 11%
Protein 20.98g 15.86g 10%
Calories 130kcal 322kcal 10%
Magnesium 49mg 5mg 10%
Calcium 34mg 129mg 10%
Copper 0.033mg 0.077mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.35mg 4%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.055mg 2%
Potassium 160mg 109mg 2%
Sodium 79mg 48mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.7µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.59g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0.114g 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 Yolk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1034mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.626g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.