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Shark vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shark and Mackerel?

  • Shark has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Copper than Mackerel.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 450% higher.
  • Shark contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, mackerel, salted types in this comparison.

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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
Shark
2
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +235.5%
Contains more Zinc +129.2%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Contains more Selenium +115.9%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +235.5%
Contains more Zinc +129.2%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Contains more Selenium +115.9%

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
Shark
3
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +891.7%
Equal in Folate - 15
Shark
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +891.7%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
3
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.7%
Contains more Fats +81.6%
Contains more Other +1140.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.5
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.7%
Contains more Fats +81.6%
Contains more Other +1140.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.8%
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 18.5g Shark
Fats 13.82g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Calcium 50mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 1.11mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 43mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 194mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 155mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 122mg 4450mg Shark
Zinc 0.48mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.042mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 157IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 47µg Shark
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.02mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 15µg
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 95mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 7.148g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 4328mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.943g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.