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Shark vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shark and edible mushroom?

  • Shark is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium, yet edible mushroom is richer in copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Shark's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 49% higher.
  • Shark has a lower glycemic index than edible mushroom.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Mushrooms, white, raw types in this comparison.

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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
5
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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +377.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1566.7%
Contains more IronIron +122%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +265.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +657.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.52mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.047mg

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% 18% 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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2925%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +314.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
4
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +502.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3964.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +53.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2213.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 0.04µg 49%
Selenium 34µg 9.3µg 45%
Copper 0.042mg 0.318mg 31%
Protein 18.62g 3.09g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.16g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.402mg 23%
Fats 13.82g 0.34g 21%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.497mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.935g 0g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.104mg 15%
Phosphorus 194mg 86mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.205g 0.05g 14%
Calories 228kcal 22kcal 10%
Magnesium 43mg 9mg 8%
Iron 1.11mg 0.5mg 8%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 3.607mg 5%
Sodium 122mg 5mg 5%
Potassium 155mg 318mg 5%
Calcium 50mg 3mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Folate 15µg 17µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.081mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Carbs 6.39g 3.26g 1%
Net carbs 6.39g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Zinc 0.48mg 0.52mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.047mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.843mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.515mg 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 1.634mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.965mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.155g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.