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Smelt vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Smelt and Shark?

  • Smelt is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Shark is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Smelt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 115% higher.
  • Smelt has 18 times more Manganese than Shark. Smelt has 0.9mg of Manganese, while Shark has 0.05mg.
  • Shark contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types in this comparison.

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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.
Smelt
Smelt
9
:
1
Shark
Shark
Contains more Calcium +54%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.1%
Contains more Potassium +140%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Zinc +341.7%
Contains more Copper +323.8%
Contains more Manganese +1700%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Smelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +54%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.1%
Contains more Potassium +140%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Zinc +341.7%
Contains more Copper +323.8%
Contains more Manganese +1700%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.11

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.
Smelt
Smelt
3
:
5
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Smelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Shark
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
Smelt
3
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Other +39.8%
Contains more Fats +345.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Smelt
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Other +39.8%
Contains more Fats +345.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
Smelt
1
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +622%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.1%
Smelt
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +622%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smelt Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 22.6g 18.62g Smelt
Fats 3.1g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 124kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 77mg 50mg Smelt
Iron 1.15mg 1.11mg Smelt
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 295mg 194mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg 155mg Smelt
Sodium 77mg 122mg Smelt
Zinc 2.12mg 0.48mg Smelt
Copper 0.178mg 0.042mg Smelt
Manganese 0.9mg 0.05mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Smelt
Vitamin A 58IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.097mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.62mg Smelt
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 5µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 1.21µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.212mg Smelt
Threonine 0.991mg 0.843mg Smelt
Isoleucine 1.041mg 0.867mg Smelt
Leucine 1.837mg 1.515mg Smelt
Lysine 2.076mg 1.634mg Smelt
Methionine 0.669mg 0.541mg Smelt
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 0.75mg Smelt
Valine 1.164mg 0.965mg Smelt
Histidine 0.665mg 0.538mg Smelt
Cholesterol 90mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.579g 3.205g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 0.431g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.258g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smelt Shark
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
55%
Smelt
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.626g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/nutrients
  2. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.