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Shark vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shark and Roe

  • Shark has more Vitamin B6, however, Roe has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 419% more.
  • Shark has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Roe. Shark has 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, while Roe has 0.185mg.
  • Shark is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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
Shark
5
:
5
Roe
Roe
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.5%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +197.7%
Contains more Copper +287.9%
Contains more Selenium +41.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.77
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Roe
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.5%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains more Zinc +197.7%
Contains more Copper +287.9%
Contains more Selenium +41.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.77

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
5
:
7
Roe
Roe
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +559.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1430.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Folate +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +674.5%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Roe
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 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +559.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1430.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Folate +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +674.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
1
:
4
Roe
Roe
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +82.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +179.6%
Shark
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Roe
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 Water +25.5%
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +82.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +179.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
1
:
2
Roe
Roe
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.9%
Shark
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Roe
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.9%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Protein 20.98g 28.62g Roe
Fats 4.51g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Calories 130kcal 204kcal Roe
Calcium 34mg 28mg Shark
Iron 0.84mg 0.77mg Shark
Magnesium 49mg 26mg Shark
Phosphorus 210mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 160mg 283mg Roe
Sodium 79mg 117mg Shark
Zinc 0.43mg 1.28mg Roe
Copper 0.033mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.015mg 0.013mg Shark
Selenium 36.5µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 233IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 1mg Shark
Vitamin D 24IU Shark
Vitamin D 0.6µg Shark
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 2.192mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.185mg Shark
Folate 3µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.92mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.705mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 1.926mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.621mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.081mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.618mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 51mg 479mg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.925g 1.866g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.105g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
38%
Shark
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.941g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.