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Sockeye salmon vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sockeye salmon and shark raw

  • Shark raw contains less vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, choline, and potassium than sockeye salmon.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 124% higher.
  • Shark raw contains 28 times less vitamin D than sockeye salmon. Sockeye salmon contains 670IU of vitamin D, while shark raw contains 24IU.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.

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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% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209.1%
Contains more IronIron +61.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.4%
~equal in Selenium ~36.5µg

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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +296.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~1mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.2%
Contains more FatsFats +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.925g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.808g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.195g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Shark raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 1.49µg 124%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0.6µg 81%
Vitamin D 670IU 24IU 81%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 2.938mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.4mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.062mg 14%
Phosphorus 305mg 210mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.695mg 12%
Protein 26.48g 20.98g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.042mg 10%
Choline 112.6mg 65mg 9%
Potassium 436mg 160mg 8%
Copper 0.076mg 0.033mg 5%
Iron 0.52mg 0.84mg 4%
Magnesium 36mg 49mg 3%
Cholesterol 61mg 51mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 34mg 2%
Fats 5.57g 4.51g 2%
Selenium 35.5µg 36.5µg 2%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 1.195g 1%
Calories 156kcal 130kcal 1%
Vitamin A 58µg 70µg 1%
Sodium 92mg 79mg 1%
Zinc 0.55mg 0.43mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 1mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.925g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 1.808g 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.109g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
113%
Sockeye salmon
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients
  2. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.