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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.1% |
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 | +134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +73.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.2g
~equal in
Fats
~12.67g
~equal in
Water
~59.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.476g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 2.1µg | 37% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 348mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 4.3mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 34µg | 38.8µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 84mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 2.917g | 5% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 340mg | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 34µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 217mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 5.32g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 12.67g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.74mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 3.476g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 18.2g | 1% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 221kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 7.54g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 7.14g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 42mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0.788mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.48mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 1.571mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.742mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 0.947mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.113g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.089g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.079g | N/A |
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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.271g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croaker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)