Shark vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shark and butterfish?
- Shark is higher in iron, yet butterfish is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Butterfish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 26% more.
- Shark has 2 times more iron than butterfish. While shark has 1.11mg of iron, butterfish has only 0.64mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in shark is lower.
We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.6% |
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 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +51.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
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:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 1.83µg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 25% | |
| Selenium | 34µg | 46.8µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 5.769mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 308mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 15% | |
| Potassium | 155mg | 481mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 83mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.192mg | 7% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 22.15g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.146mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.64mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.865mg | 5% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 10.28g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.346mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.069mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 187kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 33µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 122mg | 114mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 1.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.801mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 2.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.