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Shark vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shark and Croissant

  • Shark is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Croissant is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin A, and Manganese.
  • Shark covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 44% more than Croissant.
  • Shark contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Croissant. While Shark contains 0.3mg of Vitamin B6, Croissant contains only 0.058mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Shark is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Croissants, 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
6
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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.8%
Contains more IronIron +82.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560%

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
3
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% 11% 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% 45% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +656.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +486.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.1%
Contains more WaterWater +159%
Contains more FatsFats +52%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +616.7%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
3
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.525g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Croissant Opinion
Calories 228kcal 406kcal Croissant
Protein 18.62g 8.2g Shark
Fats 13.82g 21g Croissant
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Net carbs 6.39g 43.2g Croissant
Carbs 6.39g 45.8g Croissant
Cholesterol 59mg 67mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 16mg Shark
Calcium 50mg 37mg Shark
Potassium 155mg 118mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 2.03mg Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Shark
Fiber 0g 2.6g Croissant
Copper 0.042mg 0.08mg Croissant
Zinc 0.48mg 0.75mg Croissant
Phosphorus 194mg 105mg Shark
Sodium 122mg 467mg Shark
Vitamin A 180IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A 54µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Manganese 0.05mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 34µg 22.7µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 2.188mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.058mg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 0.16µg Shark
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Folate 15µg 88µg Croissant
Choline 38.8mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 3.205g 11.659g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 5.525g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 1.094g Shark
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.099mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg 0.284mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.365mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg 0.623mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg 0.329mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg 0.175mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.416mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg 0.41mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg 0.187mg Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.003g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.002g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Croissant
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
33%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.