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Shark vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shark and Roe

  • Shark has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Copper than Roe.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 430% more than Shark.
  • Shark has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, roe, mixed species, 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
4
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6
Roe
Contains more Calcium +78.6%
Contains more Iron +44.2%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +204.8%
Contains more Selenium +52.1%
Equal in Sodium - 117
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +78.6%
Contains more Iron +44.2%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +204.8%
Contains more Selenium +52.1%
Equal in Sodium - 117

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
2
:
7
Roe
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +878.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.1%
Contains more Folate +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +853.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +878.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.1%
Contains more Folate +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +853.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
3
:
2
Roe
Contains more Fats +67.9%
Contains more Carbs +232.8%
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Other +140.7%
Equal in Water - 58.63
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +67.9%
Contains more Carbs +232.8%
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Other +140.7%
Equal in Water - 58.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
:
1
Roe
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.404
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.404

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Roe Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 1.92g Shark
Protein 18.62g 28.62g Roe
Fats 13.82g 8.23g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 1.92g Shark
Calories 228kcal 204kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 28mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0.77mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 26mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 155mg 283mg Roe
Sodium 122mg 117mg Roe
Zinc 0.48mg 1.28mg Roe
Copper 0.042mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.05mg 0.013mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 180IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 2.192mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.185mg Shark
Folate 15µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 11.54µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.843mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.515mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 1.634mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.541mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 0.965mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.538mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 59mg 479mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 1.866g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 2.129g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 3.404g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Roe
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.339g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.