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.
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Calcium
+233.3%
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Iron
+226.5%
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Magnesium
+43.3%
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Zinc
+11.6%
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Manganese
+212.5%
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Phosphorus
+29.9%
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Potassium
+147.7%
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Sodium
-50%
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Copper
+16.7%
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Selenium
+21.8%
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Calcium
+233.3%
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Iron
+226.5%
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Magnesium
+43.3%
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Zinc
+11.6%
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Manganese
+212.5%
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Phosphorus
+29.9%
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Potassium
+147.7%
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-50%
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Copper
+16.7%
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Selenium
+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.
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Vitamin A
+27.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+372.2%
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Vitamin B2
+39.2%
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Vitamin B3
+189.1%
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Vitamin B5
+137.9%
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Vitamin B6
+115.7%
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Folate
+126.7%
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Vitamin B12
+131.4%
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Vitamin A
+27.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+372.2%
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Vitamin B2
+39.2%
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Vitamin B3
+189.1%
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Vitamin B5
+137.9%
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Vitamin B6
+115.7%
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Folate
+126.7%
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Vitamin B12
+131.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+11.9%
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+35%
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Protein
+18.7%
Equal in Water - 64.75
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+11.9%
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+35%
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Protein
+18.7%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42%
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Saturated Fat
-25.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42%
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Saturated Fat
-25.2%
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Polyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 22.1g |
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| Fats | 13.82g | 12.35g |
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| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g |
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| Calories | 228kcal | 206kcal |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.34mg |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 252mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 384mg |
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| Sodium | 122mg | 61mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 34µg | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 230IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 54µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 8.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 1.475mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.647mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0.969mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 1.018mg |
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| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.796mg |
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| Lysine | 1.634mg | 2.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.654mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.863mg |
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| Valine | 0.965mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.651mg |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 63mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.205g | 2.397g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.935g | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 4.553g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.808g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.