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Shark vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shark and Fish sticks

  • Shark has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Fish sticks are higher in Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Shark covers your daily need of Selenium 33% more than Fish sticks.
  • Shark has 14 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fish sticks. While Shark has 54µg of Vitamin A RAE, Fish sticks have only 4µg.
  • Fish sticks have less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared.

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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 +212.5%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +116.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains more Copper +40.5%
Contains more Manganese +264%
Equal in Phosphorus - 191
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 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains less Sodium -69.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +116.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains more Copper +40.5%
Contains more Manganese +264%
Equal in Phosphorus - 191

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
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 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.1%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +239%
Contains more Other +48.1%
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +69.1%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +239%
Contains more Other +48.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.4%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 18.62g 11.01g Shark
Fats 13.82g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 6.39g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 228kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Shark
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 50mg 16mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0.84mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 25mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 191mg Shark
Potassium 155mg 185mg Fish sticks
Sodium 122mg 402mg Shark
Zinc 0.48mg 0.42mg Shark
Copper 0.042mg 0.059mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.05mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 34µg 15.7µg Shark
Vitamin A 180IU 18IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 4µg Shark
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 1.536mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.272mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.078mg Shark
Folate 15µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 0.96µg Shark
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.122mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg 0.372mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.429mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg 0.852mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg 0.795mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg 0.296mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.47mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg 0.5mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg 0.23mg Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 3.733g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.088g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.05g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.004g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 3.193g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 7.824g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark Fish sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
31%
Shark
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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