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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +323.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +341.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +228.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +345.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +622% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.97µg | 1.21µg | 115% |
| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.05mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 34µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.135g | 3.701g | 17% |
| Fats | 3.1g | 13.82g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.042mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.12mg | 0.48mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 295mg | 194mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.822g | 5.935g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.579g | 3.205g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 59mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.3mg | 10% |
| Protein | 22.6g | 18.62g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.766mg | 2.783mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 155mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Calories | 124kcal | 228kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 54µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Folate | 5µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.991mg | 0.843mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.041mg | 0.867mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.837mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.076mg | 1.634mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.669mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.882mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.164mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.665mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.258g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.536g | 0.431g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.023g | 0.089g | N/A |
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
51%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.626g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
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?
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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.