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Snapper vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Snapper and Shark different?

  • Snapper is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Shark is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Snapper covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 95% more than Shark.
  • Snapper contains 3 times more Potassium than Shark. Snapper contains 522mg of Potassium, while Shark contains 155mg.
  • Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
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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 PotassiumPotassium +236.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +362.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.48mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg

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.
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 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2325%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +704.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
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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 ProteinProtein +41.2%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
Contains more OtherOther +50.9%
Contains more FatsFats +703.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
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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 -88.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1743.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +529.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Shark Opinion
Calories 128kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 26.3g 18.62g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 13.82g Shark
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 47mg 59mg Snapper
Magnesium 37mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 40mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 522mg 155mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.046mg 0.042mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 0.48mg Shark
Phosphorus 201mg 194mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 122mg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 35µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.017mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 49µg 34µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.62mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.3mg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 1.21µg Snapper
Folate 6µg 15µg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.365g 3.205g Snapper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.212mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 0.843mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 0.867mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.515mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 1.634mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.541mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.75mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 0.965mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.538mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snapper Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Snapper
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.84g)
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.
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.