Shark vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Shark and Cod
- Shark has more Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B12, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Cod has more Selenium.
- Shark's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 15% more.
- Shark has 48 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Cod. Shark has 5.935g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Cod has 0.124g.
- Cod is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +257.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.6% |
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 | +283% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1507% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4686.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1167.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 22.83g |
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| Fats | 13.82g | 0.86g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 46IU |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 244mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.036mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 122mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 47IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 34µg | 37.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 2.513mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 1.05µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 83.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.205g | 0.168g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.935g | 0.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 0.292g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.256mg |
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| Threonine | 0.843mg | 1.001mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 1.052mg |
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| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.856mg |
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| Lysine | 1.634mg | 2.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.676mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.891mg |
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| Valine | 0.965mg | 1.176mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.672mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.154g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.013g |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.