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Shark vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shark and Salmon

  • Shark has more Iron, however, Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 66% more than Shark.
  • Shark has 3 times more Iron than Salmon. While Shark has 1.11mg of Iron, Salmon has only 0.34mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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
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%
Salmon
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.5% 34% 13% 16% 12% 108% 8% 2.1% 226%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +226.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.8%

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
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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Salmon
13
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 12% 14% 23% 393% 85% 31% 151% 89% 149% 350% 0.25% 26% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +131.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
3
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Salmon
2
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.7%
~equal in Water ~64.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
1
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Salmon
2
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.553 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Salmon Opinion
Calories 228kcal 206kcal Shark
Protein 18.62g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 13.82g 12.35g Shark
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Salmon
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 63mg Shark
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Magnesium 43mg 30mg Shark
Calcium 50mg 15mg Shark
Potassium 155mg 384mg Salmon
Iron 1.11mg 0.34mg Shark
Copper 0.042mg 0.049mg Salmon
Zinc 0.48mg 0.43mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 252mg Salmon
Sodium 122mg 61mg Salmon
Vitamin A 180IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Manganese 0.05mg 0.016mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.135mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.647mg Salmon
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Folate 15µg 34µg Salmon
Choline 90.5mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 3.205g 2.397g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 4.181g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 4.553g Salmon
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.843mg 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 1.515mg 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 1.634mg 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.541mg 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 0.965mg 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.538mg 0.651mg Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.17g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Shark
106%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.808g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.