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Shark vs. Tilefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shark and Tilefish different?

  • Shark is higher in Iron, however, Tilefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tilefish is 54% higher.
  • Shark contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Tilefish. While Shark contains 3.205g of Saturated Fat, Tilefish contains only 0.868g.

Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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
4
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Contains more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +258.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +230.3%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Contains more Zinc +10.4%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +51.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 24% 102% 46% 8% 15% 18% 2% 281%
Contains more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +258.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +230.3%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Contains more Zinc +10.4%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +51.5%

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
1
:
Contains more Vitamin A +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 53% 70% 13% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
3
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Contains more Fats +194.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +86.2%
Contains more Protein +31.5%
Contains more Water +16.9%
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Fats +194.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +86.2%
Contains more Protein +31.5%
Contains more Water +16.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.246 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark Tilefish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Tilefish Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 24.49g Tilefish
Fats 13.82g 4.69g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 147kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 26mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0.31mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 33mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 236mg Tilefish
Potassium 155mg 512mg Tilefish
Sodium 122mg 59mg Tilefish
Zinc 0.48mg 0.53mg Tilefish
Copper 0.042mg 0.052mg Tilefish
Manganese 0.05mg 0.015mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 51.5µg Tilefish
Vitamin A 180IU 69IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 21µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.14mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.19mg Tilefish
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 3.5mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.87mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.3mg
Folate 15µg 17µg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 2.5µg Tilefish
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.274mg Tilefish
Threonine 0.843mg 1.074mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.128mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.515mg 1.99mg Tilefish
Lysine 1.634mg 2.249mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.541mg 0.725mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.956mg Tilefish
Valine 0.965mg 1.262mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.538mg 0.721mg Tilefish
Cholesterol 59mg 64mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.868g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.733g Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.172g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.143g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 1.332g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 1.246g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Tilefish
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
50%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.337g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilefish
Tilefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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.

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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.