Shark vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Shark and Flatfish
- Shark is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Flatfish is higher in Phosphorus.
- Flatfish covers your daily Phosphorus needs 16% more than Shark.
- Shark contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Flatfish. While Shark contains 3.205g of Saturated Fat, Flatfish contains only 0.542g.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +95.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +382.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +194.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +386.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +288% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +483.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +803.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +706.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 86kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 15.24g |
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| Fats | 13.82g | 2.37g |
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| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 139IU |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 197mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.023mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 309mg |
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| Sodium | 122mg | 363mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 34µg | 32.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 1.278mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 1.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Choline | 79.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.205g | 0.542g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.935g | 0.657g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 0.459g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.197mg |
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| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0.719mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0.754mg |
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| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.335mg |
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| Lysine | 1.634mg | 1.561mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.624mg |
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| Valine | 0.965mg | 0.8mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.374mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.168g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.