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 for 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +92.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +258.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +230.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +194.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +345.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 2.5µg | 54% |
| Selenium | 34µg | 51.5µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 1.246g | 16% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 4.69g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 1.332g | 12% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 24.49g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 0.868g | 11% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 512mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.31mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 236mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 147kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 21µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 2.249mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.172g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.733g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.143g | 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
29%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.337g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
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.