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Shark vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shark and Ling fish

  • Shark is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, yet Ling fish is richer in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Shark is 23% higher.
  • Shark contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Ling fish. Shark contains 0.62mg of Vitamin B5, while Ling fish contains 0.369mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, ling, 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.
Shark
Shark
4
:
6
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +213.5%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +235.7%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Contains more Magnesium +88.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +213.5%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Copper +235.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Shark
Shark
4
:
4
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.801
Shark
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%
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.801

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
3
:
2
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Fats +1585.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +1585.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +13.7%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Water +22.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Ling fish Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 24.35g Ling fish
Fats 13.82g 0.82g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 111kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 44mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0.83mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 194mg 254mg Ling fish
Potassium 155mg 486mg Ling fish
Sodium 122mg 173mg Shark
Zinc 0.48mg 1mg Ling fish
Copper 0.042mg 0.141mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.05mg 0.038mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 46.8µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 180IU 115IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 35µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.127mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.231mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 2.801mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.369mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.351mg Ling fish
Folate 15µg 8µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 0.65µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.273mg Ling fish
Threonine 0.843mg 1.067mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.122mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.515mg 1.979mg Ling fish
Lysine 1.634mg 2.236mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.541mg 0.721mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.95mg Ling fish
Valine 0.965mg 1.254mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.538mg 0.717mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 59mg 51mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 3.205g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark Ling fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
31%
Shark
28%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.