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Shark vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shark and Sablefish

  • Sablefish is richer than Shark in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Sablefish is 23% higher.
  • Shark contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, sablefish, 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
4
:
6
Sablefish
Sablefish
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Iron +47.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +196.1%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Equal in Calcium - 45
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Sablefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Iron +47.7%
Contains more Magnesium +65.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +196.1%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Equal in Calcium - 45

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
0
:
8
Sablefish
Sablefish
Contains more Vitamin A +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%
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%
Sablefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
3
:
2
Sablefish
Sablefish
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.6%
Contains more Fats +42%
Equal in Protein - 17.19
Equal in Water - 62.85
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
Sablefish
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.6%
Contains more Fats +42%
Equal in Protein - 17.19
Equal in Water - 62.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
1
Sablefish
Sablefish
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74%
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Sablefish
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Sablefish Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 17.19g Shark
Fats 13.82g 19.62g Sablefish
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Calcium 50mg 45mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Magnesium 43mg 71mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 194mg 215mg Sablefish
Potassium 155mg 459mg Sablefish
Sodium 122mg 72mg Sablefish
Zinc 0.48mg 0.41mg Shark
Copper 0.042mg 0.028mg Shark
Manganese 0.05mg 0.019mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 46.8µg Sablefish
Vitamin A 180IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 102µg Sablefish
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.122mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.115mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 5.128mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.865mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.346mg Sablefish
Folate 15µg 17µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 1.44µg Sablefish
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.193mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg 0.754mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.792mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg 1.397mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg 1.579mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg 0.509mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.671mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg 0.886mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg 0.506mg Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 63mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 4.099g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.216g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 2.618g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Sablefish
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
41%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.894g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sablefish
Sablefish 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.