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Shark vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shark and Shad

  • Shark has more Vitamin B12, while Shad has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Shad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 50% higher.
  • Shad contains 9 times less Vitamin B12 than Shark. Shark contains 1.21µg of Vitamin B12, while Shad contains 0.14µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shark is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, shad, american, 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
2
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8
Shad
Shad
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +11.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.9%
Contains more Potassium +217.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.47
Equal in Manganese - 0.054
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Shad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +11.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.9%
Contains more Potassium +217.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.47
Equal in Manganese - 0.054

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
2
:
6
Shad
Shad
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
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%
Shad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +764.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Folate +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
3
Shad
Shad
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Equal in Water - 59.22
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
Shad
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Equal in Water - 59.22

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Shad Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 21.71g Shad
Fats 13.82g 17.65g Shad
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 50mg 60mg Shad
Iron 1.11mg 1.24mg Shad
Magnesium 43mg 38mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 155mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 122mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 0.48mg 0.47mg Shark
Copper 0.042mg 0.082mg Shad
Manganese 0.05mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 34µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin A 180IU 120IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 36µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.462mg Shad
Folate 15µg 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 0.14µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.243mg Shad
Threonine 0.843mg 0.952mg Shad
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1mg Shad
Leucine 1.515mg 1.764mg Shad
Lysine 1.634mg 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.541mg 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.847mg Shad
Valine 0.965mg 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.538mg 0.639mg Shad
Cholesterol 59mg 96mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shark Shad
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
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
Shad 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 ($)

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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.