Sugar vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between sugar and shark
- Sugar contains less selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B5, and magnesium than shark.
- Shark's daily need coverage for selenium is 61% higher.
- Shark has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shark is 0, while the glycemic index of sugar is 65.
The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated 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 less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +7650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5566.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +410.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1464.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +300350% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 34µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.21µg | 50% |
| Protein | 0g | 18.62g | 37% |
| Carbs | 99.98g | 6.39g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 194mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 3.701g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.3mg | 23% |
| Fats | 0g | 13.82g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.783mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 5.935g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 3.205g | 15% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 1.11mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.62mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 43mg | 10% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 228kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.072mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 155mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 50mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 99.98g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 99.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.258g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.431g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.089g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins