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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.
Snapper
Snapper
5
:
5
Shark
Shark
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Selenium +44.1%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Snapper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Selenium +44.1%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +362.5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Equal in Copper - 0.042

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.
Snapper
Snapper
4
:
5
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +704.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Snapper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +704.3%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snapper
Snapper
3
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Protein +41.2%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Fats +703.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Snapper
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 +41.2%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Fats +703.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snapper
Snapper
1
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2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1743.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +529.4%
Snapper
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1743.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 26.3g 18.62g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 128kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 40mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.24mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 37mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 201mg 194mg Snapper
Potassium 522mg 155mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 122mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 0.48mg Shark
Copper 0.046mg 0.042mg Snapper
Manganese 0.017mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 49µg 34µg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 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
Folate 6µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 1.21µg Snapper
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
Cholesterol 47mg 59mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 3.205g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Snapper 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
53%
Snapper
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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.