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Shark vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark and chocolate chip cookie

  • Shark is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet chocolate chip cookie is richer in copper, manganese, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate chip cookie is 54% higher.
  • Shark contains 15 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate chip cookie. Shark contains 1.21µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate chip cookie contains 0.08µg.
  • Shark contains less sodium.
  • Shark has a lower glycemic index than chocolate chip cookie.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.6%
Contains more IronIron +123.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +819%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1226%

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
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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% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1412.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
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19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.7%
Contains more WaterWater +954.2%
Contains more FatsFats +105.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +810.8%
Contains more OtherOther +85.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Chocolate chip cookie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.205g 14.071g 49%
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 0.08µg 47%
Selenium 34µg 11.2µg 41%
Copper 0.042mg 0.386mg 38%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.663mg 27%
Protein 18.62g 5.7g 26%
Fats 13.82g 28.4g 22%
Carbs 6.39g 58.2g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.084mg 17%
Iron 1.11mg 2.48mg 17%
Calories 228kcal 488kcal 13%
Phosphorus 194mg 100mg 13%
Sodium 122mg 341mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.184mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 1.365mg 9%
Vitamin A 54µg 139µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.259mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.935g 8.241g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 4.541g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.177mg 6%
Folate 15µg 33µg 5%
Cholesterol 59mg 70mg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.94mg 4%
Magnesium 43mg 55mg 3%
Potassium 155mg 221mg 2%
Calcium 50mg 38mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 6.39g 58.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.843mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.515mg 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 1.634mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.965mg 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.123mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark Chocolate chip cookie
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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.