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Shark vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shark and Eel

  • Shark has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Eel has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Eel's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 120% more.
  • Shark has 4 times more Selenium than Eel. Shark has 34µg of Selenium, while Eel has 8.3µg.
  • Shark is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Shark
6
:
4
Eel
Contains more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +73.4%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Copper +44.8%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +309.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +73.4%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Copper +44.8%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +309.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%

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
:
6
Eel
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2003.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2003.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
:
3
Eel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Other +93.5%
Equal in Fats - 14.95
Equal in Water - 59.31
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Other +93.5%
Equal in Fats - 14.95
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
1
:
2
Eel
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.023
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.023

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Eel Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 23.65g Eel
Fats 13.82g 14.95g Eel
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 50mg 26mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0.64mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 26mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 277mg Eel
Potassium 155mg 349mg Eel
Sodium 122mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 0.48mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.042mg 0.029mg Shark
Manganese 0.05mg 0.04mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 8.3µg Shark
Vitamin A 180IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.051mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.28mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.077mg Shark
Folate 15µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 2.89µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 0.843mg 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.515mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 1.634mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.541mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 0.965mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.538mg 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 59mg 161mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 3.023g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.081g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.108g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 1.214g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Eel
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
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eel
Eel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.182g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.