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Shark vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shark and Catfish

  • Shark has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A, while Catfish has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Catfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Catfish contains 54 times less Vitamin A than Shark. Shark contains 54µg of Vitamin A, while Catfish contains 1µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Catfish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat.

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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
5
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 16% 2.7% 32% 11% 13% 16% 106% 16% 2.3% 54%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455.6%
Contains more IronIron +296.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +243.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.039mg
~equal in Sodium ~119mg

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% 11% 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% 0.12% 19% 9% 6% 23% 48% 49% 41% 348% 6.3% 9% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +129.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.548mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
4
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +92.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-485.7%
Contains more WaterWater +24.2%
~equal in Protein ~18.44g

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
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.354 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Catfish Opinion
Calories 228kcal 144kcal Shark
Protein 18.62g 18.44g Shark
Fats 13.82g 7.19g Shark
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 66mg Shark
Vitamin D 10IU Catfish
Magnesium 43mg 23mg Shark
Calcium 50mg 9mg Shark
Potassium 155mg 366mg Catfish
Iron 1.11mg 0.28mg Shark
Copper 0.042mg 0.039mg Shark
Zinc 0.48mg 0.58mg Catfish
Phosphorus 194mg 247mg Catfish
Sodium 122mg 119mg Catfish
Vitamin A 180IU 2IU Shark
Vitamin A 54µg 1µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg Catfish
Manganese 0.05mg 0.018mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 9.9µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.024mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.1mg Catfish
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 2.548mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.811mg Catfish
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.177mg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 2.78µg Catfish
Vitamin K 2.5µg Catfish
Folate 15µg 12µg Shark
Trans Fat 0.063g Shark
Choline 78.7mg Catfish
Saturated Fat 3.205g 1.586g Catfish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 3.115g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 1.354g Shark
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.22mg Catfish
Threonine 0.843mg 0.833mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.82mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg 1.396mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg 1.677mg Catfish
Methionine 0.541mg 0.539mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.735mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg 0.894mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg 0.404mg Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.02g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.069g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.018g Shark
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark Catfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.619g)
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 vitamins?
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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.

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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.