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Shark vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shark and wheat Bread

  • Shark has more vitamin B12, while wheat Bread has more manganese, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, fiber, and folate.
  • Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for manganese is 58% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in wheat Bread is lower.
  • Shark has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shark is 0, while the glycemic index of wheat Bread is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.9%
Contains more IronIron +268.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +371.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2654%
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg
~equal in Selenium ~33.4µg

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
4
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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +509.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +473.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
3
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.7%
Contains more FatsFats +223.7%
Contains more WaterWater +148%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +772.8%
Contains more OtherOther +156.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +482.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Wheat Bread DV% diff.
Manganese 0.05mg 1.377mg 58%
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 0µg 50%
Iron 1.11mg 4.09mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.439mg 31%
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 6.25mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.382mg 22%
Sodium 122mg 601mg 21%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.7g 19%
Folate 15µg 86µg 18%
Copper 0.042mg 0.198mg 17%
Carbs 6.39g 55.77g 16%
Fats 13.82g 4.27g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 1.72g 13%
Calcium 50mg 165mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.935g 1.019g 12%
Protein 18.62g 12.96g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.153mg 11%
Saturated fat 3.205g 0.989g 10%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.47mg 9%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Choline 22.1mg 4%
Calories 228kcal 313kcal 4%
Magnesium 43mg 59mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.456mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Potassium 155mg 223mg 2%
Selenium 34µg 33.4µg 1%
Phosphorus 194mg 188mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 6.39g 51.07g N/A
Sugar 6.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.843mg 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.515mg 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 1.634mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.315mg 0%
Valine 0.965mg 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark Wheat Bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.216g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.