Shark vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shark and cheese
- Shark is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3, yet cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Cheese covers your daily saturated Fat needs 78% more than shark.
- Shark contains 47 times more Vitamin B3 than cheese. While shark contains 2.783mg of Vitamin B3, cheese contains only 0.059mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in shark is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Cheese, cheddar.
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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 | +59.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +692.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1320% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +658.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4616.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +590% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +341.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +141% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +243.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +55.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 404kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 22.87g |
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| Fats | 13.82g | 33.31g |
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| Net carbs | 6.39g | 3.09g |
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| Carbs | 6.39g | 3.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 99mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 710mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 76mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.14mg |
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| Sugar | 0.48g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 3.64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 455mg |
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| Sodium | 122mg | 653mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 1242IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 330µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 34µg | 28.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 27µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g |
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| Choline | 16.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.205g | 18.867g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.935g | 9.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 1.421g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.547mg |
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| Threonine | 0.843mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 1.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.939mg |
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| Lysine | 1.634mg | 1.025mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.547mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 1.074mg |
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| Valine | 0.965mg | 1.404mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.547mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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
29%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.662g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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.