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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; however, fish sticks are higher in fiber and manganese.
  • Shark covers your daily need for selenium, 33% more than fish sticks.
  • Shark has 14 times more vitamin A than fish sticks. While shark has 54µg of vitamin A, fish sticks have only 4µg.
  • Fish sticks have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of fish sticks is higher.

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.
Shark
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
Contains more IronIron +32.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264%
~equal in Phosphorus ~191mg

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
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
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 ProteinProtein +69.1%
Contains more WaterWater +21.4%
Contains more FatsFats +17.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin E 6.88mg 46%
Selenium 34µg 15.7µg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 7.824g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.078mg 17%
Protein 18.62g 11.01g 15%
Sodium 122mg 402mg 12%
Cholesterol 59mg 28mg 10%
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 0.96µg 10%
Choline 42.8mg 8%
Starch 20.46g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 1.536mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.935g 3.193g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.272mg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 4µg 6%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.182mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Carbs 6.39g 21.66g 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Magnesium 43mg 25mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.122mg 4%
Fats 13.82g 16.23g 4%
Iron 1.11mg 0.84mg 3%
Calcium 50mg 16mg 3%
Folate 15µg 24µg 2%
Saturated fat 3.205g 3.733g 2%
Calories 228kcal 277kcal 2%
Copper 0.042mg 0.059mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.116mg 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.42mg 1%
Potassium 155mg 185mg 1%
Net carbs 6.39g 20.16g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Phosphorus 194mg 191mg 0%
Trans fat 0.124g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.122mg 0%
Threonine 0.843mg 0.372mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.429mg 0%
Leucine 1.515mg 0.852mg 0%
Lysine 1.634mg 0.795mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.296mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.47mg 0%
Valine 0.965mg 0.5mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.23mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.088g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark Fish sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Shark
33%
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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