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Shark vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shark and Cod

  • Cod contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Polyunsaturated fat than Shark.
  • Shark's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 18% higher.
  • Cod contains 6 times less Saturated Fat than Shark. Shark contains 0.925g of Saturated Fat, while Cod contains 0.168g.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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
Shark
4
:
6
Cod
Cod
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Sodium - 78
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Equal in Selenium - 37.6
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 19% 30% 60% 22% 11% 16% 12% 3% 206%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Sodium - 78
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Equal in Selenium - 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.
Shark
Shark
6
:
5
Cod
Cod
Contains more Vitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +286.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Cod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 36% 4% 22% 19% 48% 11% 66% 6% 132% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +286.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
2
Cod
Cod
Contains more Fats +424.4%
Contains more Other +138.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.83
Equal in Water - 75.92
Shark
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Cod
23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Fats +424.4%
Contains more Other +138.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.83
Equal in Water - 75.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
1
Cod
Cod
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1358.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Shark
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Cod
29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.292 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1358.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Cod Opinion
Protein 20.98g 22.83g Cod
Fats 4.51g 0.86g Shark
Calories 130kcal 105kcal Shark
Calcium 34mg 14mg Shark
Iron 0.84mg 0.49mg Shark
Magnesium 49mg 42mg Shark
Phosphorus 210mg 138mg Shark
Potassium 160mg 244mg Cod
Sodium 79mg 78mg Cod
Zinc 0.43mg 0.58mg Cod
Copper 0.033mg 0.036mg Cod
Manganese 0.015mg 0.02mg Cod
Selenium 36.5µg 37.6µg Cod
Vitamin A 233IU 47IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 14µg Shark
Vitamin E 1mg 0.81mg Shark
Vitamin D 24IU 46IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.2µg Cod
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.088mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.079mg Cod
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 2.513mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 0.18mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.283mg Shark
Folate 3µg 8µg Cod
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 1.05µg Shark
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.256mg Cod
Threonine 0.92mg 1.001mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.052mg Cod
Leucine 1.705mg 1.856mg Cod
Lysine 1.926mg 2.097mg Cod
Methionine 0.621mg 0.676mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.891mg Cod
Valine 1.081mg 1.176mg Cod
Histidine 0.618mg 0.672mg Cod
Cholesterol 51mg 55mg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.925g 0.168g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0.154g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0.004g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.013g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 0.124g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.292g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Cod
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
38%
Shark
30%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.757g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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/173697/nutrients
  2. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.