Shark vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shark and brown sugar
- The amount of selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, magnesium, and vitamin B2 in shark is higher than in brown sugar.
- Shark covers your daily selenium needs 60% more than brown sugar.
- Brown sugar contains less cholesterol.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of shark is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Sugars, brown.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +377.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +4750% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2733.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2430% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +369.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +631.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
13.82 g
Carbs:
6.39 g
Water:
60.09 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15416.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4384.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1435.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 34µg | 1.2µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 0µg | 50% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 0.12g | 37% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 98.09g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 4mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 0g | 25% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 0g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.041mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 0.11mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 0g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 0g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.132mg | 10% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 380kcal | 8% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 155mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)