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Shark vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shark and Sockeye salmon

  • Shark contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Choline, and Potassium than Sockeye salmon.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 124% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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 Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Iron +61.5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +172.5%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +130.3%
Equal in Selenium - 35.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Iron +61.5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +172.5%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +130.3%
Equal in Selenium - 35.5

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +2683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.8%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.99
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +2683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.8%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.99
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +23.5%
Equal in Water - 67.33
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +23.5%
Equal in Water - 67.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.969
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.864
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.969
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.864

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Sockeye salmon Opinion
Protein 20.98g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 4.51g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Calories 130kcal 156kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 34mg 11mg Shark
Iron 0.84mg 0.52mg Shark
Magnesium 49mg 36mg Shark
Phosphorus 210mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 160mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 79mg 92mg Shark
Zinc 0.43mg 0.55mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.033mg 0.076mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.015mg 0.013mg Shark
Selenium 36.5µg 35.5µg Shark
Vitamin A 233IU 193IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 58µg Shark
Vitamin E 1mg 0.99mg Shark
Vitamin D 24IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0.6µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 3µg 7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.92mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.705mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 1.926mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.621mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.081mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.618mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 51mg 61mg Shark
Trans Fat 0.023g Shark
Saturated Fat 0.925g 0.969g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0.299g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.093g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

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Shark Sockeye salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
38%
Shark
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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/173697/nutrients
  2. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.