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Shark vs. Avocado oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shark and Avocado oil?

  • Shark is richer than Avocado oil in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Shark's daily need coverage for Selenium is 62% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Shark is lower.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Oil, avocado 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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +623.6%
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +623.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1088.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.4%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
12% 74% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.56 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 70.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.486 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1088.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark Avocado oil
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Avocado oil Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 0g Shark
Fats 13.82g 100g Avocado oil
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 884kcal Avocado oil
Calcium 50mg 0mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 0mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 0mg Shark
Potassium 155mg 0mg Shark
Sodium 122mg 0mg Avocado oil
Zinc 0.48mg 0mg Shark
Copper 0.042mg 0mg Shark
Manganese 0.05mg 0mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 0µg Shark
Vitamin A 180IU 0IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 0mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0mg Shark
Folate 15µg 0µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 0µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 59mg Avocado oil
Saturated Fat 3.205g 11.56g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 70.554g Avocado oil
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 13.486g Avocado oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark Avocado oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Shark
0%
Avocado oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
0%
Avocado oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.355g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/nutrients
  2. Avocado oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173573/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.