Shark vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Shark and Mackerel
- Shark has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 730% more.
- Shark is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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
+126.7%
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Iron
+86.9%
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Magnesium
+98%
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Phosphorus
+32.4%
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Potassium
+150.6%
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Zinc
+118.6%
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Copper
+184.8%
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Manganese
+33.3%
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Selenium
+41.4%
Equal in Sodium - 83
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Calcium
+126.7%
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Iron
+86.9%
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Magnesium
+98%
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Phosphorus
+32.4%
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Potassium
+150.6%
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Zinc
+118.6%
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Copper
+184.8%
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Manganese
+33.3%
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Selenium
+41.4%
Equal in Sodium - 83
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
+29.4%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+278.6%
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Vitamin B2
+564.5%
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Vitamin B3
+133.2%
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Vitamin B5
+42.4%
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Vitamin B6
+15%
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Vitamin B12
+1175.2%
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Vitamin A
+29.4%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+278.6%
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Vitamin B2
+564.5%
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Vitamin B3
+133.2%
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Vitamin B5
+42.4%
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Vitamin B6
+15%
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Vitamin B12
+1175.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+38.1%
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Protein
+13.7%
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Fats
+294.9%
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Other
+445.2%
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Water
+38.1%
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Protein
+13.7%
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+294.9%
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+445.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-77.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+287.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+259.8%
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Saturated Fat
-77.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+287.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+259.8%
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 20.98g | 23.85g |
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Fats | 4.51g | 17.81g |
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Calories | 130kcal | 262kcal |
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Calcium | 34mg | 15mg |
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Iron | 0.84mg | 1.57mg |
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Magnesium | 49mg | 97mg |
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Phosphorus | 210mg | 278mg |
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Potassium | 160mg | 401mg |
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Sodium | 79mg | 83mg |
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Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.94mg |
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Copper | 0.033mg | 0.094mg |
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Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.02mg |
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Selenium | 36.5µg | 51.6µg |
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Vitamin A | 233IU | 180IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 70µg | 54µg |
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Vitamin E | 1mg |
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Vitamin D | 24IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.159mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.412mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.938mg | 6.85mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.695mg | 0.99mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.46mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.49µg | 19µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.267mg |
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Threonine | 0.92mg | 1.045mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.967mg | 1.099mg |
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Leucine | 1.705mg | 1.938mg |
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Lysine | 1.926mg | 2.19mg |
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Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.706mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.819mg | 0.931mg |
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Valine | 1.081mg | 1.228mg |
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Histidine | 0.618mg | 0.702mg |
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Cholesterol | 51mg | 75mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.925g | 4.176g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.527g | 0.699g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.316g | 0.504g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g | 0.106g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.808g | 7.006g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.195g | 4.3g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
38%

235%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%

64%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.251g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.