Shark vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Shark and Oysters
- Shark is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Oysters is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, and Calcium.
- Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 710% more than Shark.
- Shark contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Oysters. While Shark contains 0.3mg of Vitamin B6, Oysters contains only 0.061mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Oysters is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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 | +22.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +132% |
| Contains more IronIron | +729.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13488.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16275% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1082% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.2% |
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 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +391.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1346.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +304.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1072.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 11.42g |
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| Fats | 13.82g | 3.42g |
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| Net carbs | 6.39g | 5.45g |
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| Carbs | 6.39g | 5.45g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 139mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 9.21mg |
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| Sugar | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 5.707mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 78.6mg |
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| Starch | 0.9g |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 194mg | |
| Sodium | 122mg | 166mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 88IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.591mg |
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| Selenium | 34µg | 39.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 1.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.447mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 17.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 14µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.068g |
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| Choline | 130mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.205g | 0.948g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.935g | 0.506g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 1.056g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0.046mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 1.515mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 1.634mg | 0.762mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.257mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.413mg |
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| Valine | 0.965mg | 0.523mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.22mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.353g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.271g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
188%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
486%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.257g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.