Shark vs Salmon - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Shark and Salmon
- Shark has more Vitamin A RAE, while Salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Folate.
- Salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
- Salmon contains 6 times less Vitamin A RAE than Shark. Shark contains 70µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Salmon contains 12µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+183.3%
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Magnesium
+69%
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Potassium
+206.3%
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Sodium
-44.3%
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Zinc
+48.8%
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Copper
+657.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
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Calcium
+183.3%
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Magnesium
+69%
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Potassium
+206.3%
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Sodium
-44.3%
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Zinc
+48.8%
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Copper
+657.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+482.5%
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Vitamin B1
+438.1%
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Vitamin B2
+512.9%
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Vitamin B3
+167.5%
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Vitamin B5
+139.4%
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Vitamin B6
+104.5%
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Folate
+733.3%
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Vitamin B12
+113.4%
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Vitamin A
+482.5%
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Vitamin B1
+438.1%
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Vitamin B2
+512.9%
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Vitamin B3
+167.5%
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Vitamin B5
+139.4%
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Vitamin B6
+104.5%
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Folate
+733.3%
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Vitamin B12
+113.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+40.6%
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+472%
Equal in Protein - 19.84
Equal in Water - 68.5
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Fats
+40.6%
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+472%
Equal in Protein - 19.84
Equal in Water - 68.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+112.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.981
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+112.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.981
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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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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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 20.98g | 19.84g |
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Fats | 4.51g | 6.34g |
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Calories | 130kcal | 142kcal |
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Calcium | 34mg | 12mg |
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Iron | 0.84mg | 0.8mg |
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Magnesium | 49mg | 29mg |
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Phosphorus | 210mg | 200mg |
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Potassium | 160mg | 490mg |
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Sodium | 79mg | 44mg |
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Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.64mg |
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Copper | 0.033mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin A | 233IU | 40IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 70µg | 12µg |
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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 B1 | 0.042mg | 0.226mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.38mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.938mg | 7.86mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.695mg | 1.664mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.818mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 25µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.49µg | 3.18µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.222mg |
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Threonine | 0.92mg | 0.87mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.967mg | 0.914mg |
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Leucine | 1.705mg | 1.613mg |
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Lysine | 1.926mg | 1.822mg |
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Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.587mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.819mg | 0.775mg |
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Valine | 1.081mg | 1.022mg |
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Histidine | 0.618mg | 0.584mg |
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Cholesterol | 51mg | 55mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.925g | 0.981g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.527g | 1.115g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.316g | 0.321g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g | 0.287g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.808g | 2.103g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.195g | 2.539g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

83%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%

36%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shark is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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.
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.