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Shark vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shark and Croaker?

  • Shark is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, yet Croaker is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Potassium.
  • Croaker's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shark is lower.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried types in this article.

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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
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +119.4%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Zinc - 0.52
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +119.4%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Equal in Zinc - 0.52

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
2
:
6
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Vitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.6%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
3
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.2
Equal in Fats - 12.67
Equal in Water - 59.76
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Croaker
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.2
Equal in Fats - 12.67
Equal in Water - 59.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
3
:
0
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.476
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.476

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Croaker Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 7.14g Croaker
Protein 18.62g 18.2g Shark
Fats 13.82g 12.67g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 7.54g Croaker
Calories 228kcal 221kcal Shark
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Calcium 50mg 32mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0.86mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 42mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 217mg Croaker
Potassium 155mg 340mg Croaker
Sodium 122mg 348mg Shark
Zinc 0.48mg 0.52mg Croaker
Copper 0.042mg 0.065mg Croaker
Manganese 0.05mg 0.08mg Croaker
Selenium 34µg 38.8µg Croaker
Vitamin A 180IU 75IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 23µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.09mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.13mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 4.3mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.74mg Croaker
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.26mg Shark
Folate 15µg 34µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 2.1µg Croaker
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.208mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg 0.788mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.847mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg 1.48mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg 1.571mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg 0.525mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.742mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg 0.947mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg 0.525mg Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 84mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 3.476g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.089g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.113g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.079g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 5.32g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 2.917g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Croaker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
31%
Shark
44%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.271g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croaker
Croaker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croaker
Croaker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.