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Shark vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shark and Bass

  • Shark is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Bass is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bass is 133% higher.
  • Shark contains 7 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Bass. Shark contains 5.935g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Bass contains 0.846g.
  • Bass contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, bass, striped, 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
4
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6
Bass
Contains more Calcium +163.2%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +111.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.08
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Copper - 0.04
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 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +163.2%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +111.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.08
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Copper - 0.04

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
4
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4
Bass
Contains more Vitamin A +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +264.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.558
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +264.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.558

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
3
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2
Bass
Contains more Fats +362.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +17.4%
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Water +22.1%
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Fats +362.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +17.4%
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Water +22.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
:
1
Bass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +601.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +601.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark Bass
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Bass Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 22.73g Bass
Fats 13.82g 2.99g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 124kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 19mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 1.08mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 51mg Bass
Phosphorus 194mg 254mg Bass
Potassium 155mg 328mg Bass
Sodium 122mg 88mg Bass
Zinc 0.48mg 0.51mg Bass
Copper 0.042mg 0.04mg Shark
Manganese 0.05mg 0.019mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 46.8µg Bass
Vitamin A 180IU 104IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 31µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.037mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 2.558mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.346mg Bass
Folate 15µg 10µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 4.41µg Bass
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.255mg Bass
Threonine 0.843mg 0.997mg Bass
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.047mg Bass
Leucine 1.515mg 1.848mg Bass
Lysine 1.634mg 2.088mg Bass
Methionine 0.541mg 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.887mg Bass
Valine 0.965mg 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.538mg 0.669mg Bass
Cholesterol 59mg 103mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.65g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.217g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 0.846g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 1.005g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Bass
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%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.555g)
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 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.
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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.