Shark vs. Trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Shark and Trout?
- Shark is higher in Selenium, and Iron, yet Trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
- Trout's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 121% more.
- Shark has 3 times more Iron than Trout. While Shark has 1.11mg of Iron, Trout has only 0.36mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Trout is lower.
We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, cooked, dry heat types 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 | +43.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +190.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +239.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +980% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +151.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -48.5% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 168kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 13.82g | 7.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 70mg |
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| Vitamin D | 759IU |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 450mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.36mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.055mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 270mg |
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| Sodium | 122mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 301IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 100µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 19µg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 34µg | 28.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 6.646mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 1.99mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.386mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 4.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 12µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Choline | 77.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.205g | 1.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.935g | 2.363g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 1.799g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.279mg |
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| Threonine | 0.843mg | 1.092mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 1.148mg |
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| Leucine | 1.515mg | 2.025mg |
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| Lysine | 1.634mg | 2.287mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.738mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.973mg |
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| Valine | 0.965mg | 1.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.733mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.259g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.616g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.109g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.047g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
29%
124%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.554g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.