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Shark vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shark and Mullet fish

  • Shark has more Vitamin B12, however, Mullet fish has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Shark's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 40% more.
  • Shark has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Mullet fish. Shark has 3.205g of Saturated Fat, while Mullet fish has 1.431g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, mullet, striped, 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
3
:
7
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Calcium +61.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +195.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
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%
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +61.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +127.3%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +195.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
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
3
:
6
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +384%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.1
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%
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +384%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
3
:
2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Fats +184.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Water +17.4%
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
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +184.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Water +17.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
1
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark Mullet fish
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 Mullet fish Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 13.82g 4.86g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 150kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 31mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 1.41mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 43mg 33mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 244mg Mullet fish
Potassium 155mg 458mg Mullet fish
Sodium 122mg 71mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.48mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Copper 0.042mg 0.141mg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.05mg 0.022mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 46.8µg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 180IU 141IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 42µg Shark
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Folate 15µg 10µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 0.25µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 0.843mg 1.088mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.143mg Mullet fish
Leucine 1.515mg 2.016mg Mullet fish
Lysine 1.634mg 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.541mg 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.968mg Mullet fish
Valine 0.965mg 1.278mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.538mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 59mg 63mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 1.431g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.148g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.18g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.092g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 1.382g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.917g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Mullet 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
32%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.774g)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.