Smelt vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between smelt and shad
- Smelt has more vitamin B12, manganese, zinc, and copper; however, shad is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Smelt covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 160% more than shad.
- Shad contains 17 times less manganese than smelt. Smelt contains 0.9mg of manganese, while shad contains 0.054mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +351.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +2735.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1730% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +509.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +469.4% |
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Protein
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.97µg | 0.14µg | 160% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.766mg | 10.769mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.054mg | 37% |
| Fats | 3.1g | 17.65g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.462mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.12mg | 0.47mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.183mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.308mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.082mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.135g | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 295mg | 349mg | 8% |
| Calories | 124kcal | 252kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 492mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.579g | 3% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.865mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 36µg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.6g | 21.71g | 2% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.822g | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 96mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.24mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.991mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.041mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.837mg | 1.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.076mg | 1.993mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.669mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.882mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.164mg | 1.118mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.665mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.536g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.023g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.579g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)
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.