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Snail vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between snail and shark?

  • Snail is richer in magnesium, copper, iron, phosphorus, and potassium, yet shark is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Snail's daily need coverage for magnesium is 49% higher.
  • Snail has 10 times more Copper than shark. Snail has 0.4mg of Copper, while shark has 0.042mg.
  • Snail contains less saturated Fat.

We used Mollusks, snail, raw 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.
Snail
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 3% 34% 131% 133% 27% 117% 9.1% 0% 149%
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +481.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.5%
Contains more IronIron +215.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +852.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.1%

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.
Snail
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6% 100% 0% 2.5% 28% 26% 0% 30% 63% 0.25% 4.5% 35%
Shark
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +142%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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16% 2% 79%
Protein: 16.1 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 79.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Shark
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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 WaterWater +31.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more FatsFats +887.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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41% 30% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.361 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.259 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.252 g
Shark
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2191.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1368.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snail Shark Opinion
Calories 90kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 16.1g 18.62g Shark
Fats 1.4g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 2g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 2g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 50mg 59mg Snail
Magnesium 250mg 43mg Snail
Calcium 10mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 382mg 155mg Snail
Iron 3.5mg 1.11mg Snail
Copper 0.4mg 0.042mg Snail
Zinc 1mg 0.48mg Snail
Phosphorus 272mg 194mg Snail
Sodium 70mg 122mg Snail
Vitamin A 100IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 30µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 5mg Snail
Manganese 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 27.4µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.097mg Snail
Vitamin B3 1.4mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.3mg Shark
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 1.21µg Shark
Vitamin K 0.1µg Snail
Folate 6µg 15µg Shark
Choline 65mg Snail
Saturated Fat 0.361g 3.205g Snail
Monounsaturated Fat 0.259g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.252g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g 0.089g Snail

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Snail Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
23%
Snail
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Snail
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snail
Snail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.
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. Snail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167744/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.