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Shark vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shark and Salmon raw

  • Shark has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 82% more.
  • Shark has 4 times more Calcium than Salmon raw. Shark has 50mg of Calcium, while Salmon raw has 12mg.
  • Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Contains more Magnesium +48.3%
Contains more Manganese +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +216.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +495.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Selenium - 36.5
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 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Contains more Magnesium +48.3%
Contains more Manganese +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +216.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +495.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Selenium - 36.5

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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Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.8%
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +118%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +392.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.84
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Fats +118%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +392.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Salmon raw Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 19.84g Salmon raw
Fats 13.82g 6.34g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 142kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 12mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0.8mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 29mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 200mg Salmon raw
Potassium 155mg 490mg Salmon raw
Sodium 122mg 44mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.48mg 0.64mg Salmon raw
Copper 0.042mg 0.25mg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.05mg 0.016mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 36.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 180IU 40IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 12µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 15µg 25µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.843mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.515mg 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.634mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.541mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 0.965mg 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.538mg 0.584mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 59mg 55mg Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.981g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.287g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 2.103g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 2.539g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Salmon raw
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
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.224g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.