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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, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated 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
Shark
5
:
5
Lingcod
Lingcod
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +170.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +33%
Contains more Potassium +261.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.7%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
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%
Lingcod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 16% 24% 111% 50% 10% 16% 12% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +170.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +33%
Contains more Potassium +261.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.7%
Contains more Zinc +20.8%
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
Lingcod
Lingcod
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +243%
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%
Lingcod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 9% 33% 44% 52% 80% 8% 519% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +243%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
3
:
2
Lingcod
Lingcod
Contains more Fats +916.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +237.5%
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Water +25.9%
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
Lingcod
23% 76%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.68 g
Other: 0.32 g
Contains more Fats +916.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +237.5%
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Water +25.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
1
Lingcod
Lingcod
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1227.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +866.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Lingcod
24% 41% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.255 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.447 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.383 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1227.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +866.3%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 22.64g Lingcod
Fats 13.82g 1.36g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 109kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 18mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0.41mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 33mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 258mg Lingcod
Potassium 155mg 560mg Lingcod
Sodium 122mg 76mg Lingcod
Zinc 0.48mg 0.58mg Lingcod
Copper 0.042mg 0.035mg Shark
Manganese 0.05mg 0.026mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 46.8µg Lingcod
Vitamin A 180IU 58IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 17µg Shark
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
Folate 15µg 10µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 4.15µg Lingcod
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
Cholesterol 59mg 67mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.255g Lingcod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.13g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.133g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.018g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 0.447g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.383g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Lingcod
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
62%
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.