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Smoked salmon vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Smoked salmon and Shark

  • Smoked salmon has more Vitamin B12, Copper, and Vitamin B3, however, Shark is higher in Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Smoked salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 85% more than Shark.
  • Smoked salmon has 6 times more Sodium than Shark. While Smoked salmon has 672mg of Sodium, Shark has only 122mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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 Potassium +12.9%
Contains more Copper +447.6%
Contains more Calcium +354.5%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Equal in Selenium - 34
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains more Copper +447.6%
Contains more Calcium +354.5%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Equal in Selenium - 34

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.
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Shark
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213%
Contains more Folate +650%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
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 B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213%
Contains more Folate +650%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Fats +219.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
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 Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Fats +219.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 18.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272%
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 18.28g 18.62g Shark
Fats 4.32g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 117kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 11mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.85mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 18mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 164mg 194mg Shark
Potassium 175mg 155mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 672mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 0.31mg 0.48mg Shark
Copper 0.23mg 0.042mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 32.4µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin A 87IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.097mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 2.783mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.62mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 2µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 1.21µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.801mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.486mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.679mg 1.634mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg 0.541mg
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.942mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg 0.538mg
Cholesterol 23mg 59mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.929g 3.205g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon 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
99%
Smoked salmon
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.276g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.