Shark vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shark and herring?
- Shark has less vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, potassium, and zinc than herring.
- Herring's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 497% higher.
We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +170.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +164.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.6% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +986% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 13.14µg | 497% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Selenium | 34µg | 46.8µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.299mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 303mg | 16% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 18.62g | 23.03g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.118mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 4.124mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 419mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.27mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 2.735g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.348mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 2.615g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 4.79g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 11.59g | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 74mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 36µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.74mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 203kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 41mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.872mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.682mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.899mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.678mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.909g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 1.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.071g | N/A |
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
29%
163%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herring is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)