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Shark vs. Lingcod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shark and Lingcod

  • Shark is higher in Iron, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Lingcod is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Lingcod covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 123% more than Shark.
  • Shark contains 13 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Lingcod. While Shark contains 5.935g of Monounsaturated Fat, Lingcod contains only 0.447g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lingcod is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, lingcod, 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
5
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 24% 5.4% 49% 15% 12% 16% 111% 9.9% 3.4% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.8%
Contains more IronIron +170.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.7%
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.
Shark
4
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% 11% 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% 3.5% 0% 0% 8.8% 32% 43% 52% 80% 519% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +243%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
3
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
23% 76%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.68 g
Other: 0.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +916.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +237.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.6%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%

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
24% 41% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.255 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.383 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1227.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +866.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Lingcod Opinion
Calories 228kcal 109kcal Shark
Protein 18.62g 22.64g Lingcod
Fats 13.82g 1.36g Shark
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 67mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 33mg Shark
Calcium 50mg 18mg Shark
Potassium 155mg 560mg Lingcod
Iron 1.11mg 0.41mg Shark
Copper 0.042mg 0.035mg Shark
Zinc 0.48mg 0.58mg Lingcod
Phosphorus 194mg 258mg Lingcod
Sodium 122mg 76mg Lingcod
Vitamin A 180IU 58IU Shark
Vitamin A 54µg 17µg Shark
Manganese 0.05mg 0.026mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 46.8µg Lingcod
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.035mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.139mg Lingcod
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 2.314mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.865mg Lingcod
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.346mg Lingcod
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 4.15µg Lingcod
Folate 15µg 10µg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.255g Lingcod
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 0.447g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.383g Shark
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.254mg Lingcod
Threonine 0.843mg 0.993mg Lingcod
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.043mg Lingcod
Leucine 1.515mg 1.84mg Lingcod
Lysine 1.634mg 2.079mg Lingcod
Methionine 0.541mg 0.67mg Lingcod
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.884mg Lingcod
Valine 0.965mg 1.166mg Lingcod
Histidine 0.538mg 0.667mg Lingcod
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.133g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.13g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.018g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Lingcod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Shark
57%
Lingcod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
50%
Lingcod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lingcod
Lingcod contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lingcod
Lingcod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.95g)
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 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. Lingcod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174235/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.