Shark vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shark and sablefish
- Shark is richer in polyunsaturated fat, yet sablefish is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, potassium, magnesium, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +196.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +19% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.19g
~equal in
Water
~62.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 34µg | 46.8µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 5.128mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 10.328g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 1.44µg | 10% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 19.62g | 9% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 459mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 2.618g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.64mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 102µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.865mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.346mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 4.099g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.122mg | 4% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 17.19g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 215mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 250kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.115mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 1.579mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.509mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 0.886mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.506mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.867g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.216g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.894g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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?
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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.