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Shark vs. Sea bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark and sea bass

  • Shark is richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, yet sea bass is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sea bass is 133% higher.
  • Shark contains 7 times more monounsaturated fat than sea bass. Shark contains 5.935g of monounsaturated fat, while sea bass contains 0.846g.
  • Sea 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
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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 36% 5.7% 29% 41% 13% 14% 109% 11% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.08mg
~equal in Copper ~0.04mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg

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
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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 0% 10% 0% 0% 29% 8.5% 48% 52% 80% 551% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +264.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.558mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
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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 FatsFats +362.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.1%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
26% 34% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.005 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +601.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Sea 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 Sea bass DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 4.41µg 133%
Selenium 34µg 46.8µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 1.005g 18%
Fats 13.82g 2.99g 17%
Cholesterol 59mg 103mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.935g 0.846g 13%
Saturated fat 3.205g 0.65g 12%
Phosphorus 194mg 254mg 9%
Protein 18.62g 22.73g 8%
Potassium 155mg 328mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.865mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.037mg 5%
Calories 228kcal 124kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.346mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.115mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin A 54µg 31µg 3%
Magnesium 43mg 51mg 2%
Carbs 6.39g 0g 2%
Folate 15µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 2.558mg 1%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.019mg 1%
Sodium 122mg 88mg 1%
Net carbs 6.39g 0g N/A
Iron 1.11mg 1.08mg 0%
Copper 0.042mg 0.04mg 0%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.51mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 0.843mg 0.997mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.047mg 0%
Leucine 1.515mg 1.848mg 0%
Lysine 1.634mg 2.088mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.673mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.887mg 0%
Valine 0.965mg 1.171mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.669mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.217g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.75g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Sea bass
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
60%
Sea bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
52%
Sea bass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea bass
Sea bass contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea bass
Sea 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. Sea 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.