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Tilapia vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tilapia and Shark different?

  • Tilapia is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, while Shark is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Tilapia covers your daily need of Selenium 37% more than Shark.
  • Tilapia contains 2 times more Potassium than Shark. Tilapia contains 380mg of Potassium, while Shark contains 155mg.
  • Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, tilapia, 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.
Tilapia
Tilapia
5
:
5
Shark
Shark
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Copper +78.6%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +257.1%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +26.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +35.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Tilapia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Copper +78.6%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +257.1%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +26.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +35.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194

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.
Tilapia
Tilapia
7
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.62
Tilapia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
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 B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilapia
Tilapia
2
:
3
Shark
Shark
Contains more Protein +40.4%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Fats +421.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.08
Tilapia
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 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 +40.4%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Fats +421.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilapia
Tilapia
1
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +521.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.8%
Tilapia
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +521.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilapia Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 26.15g 18.62g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 128kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 14mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.69mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 34mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 204mg 194mg Tilapia
Potassium 380mg 155mg Tilapia
Sodium 56mg 122mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.41mg 0.48mg Shark
Copper 0.075mg 0.042mg Tilapia
Manganese 0.037mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 54.4µg 34µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.072mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 2.783mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0.62mg Tilapia
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 6µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 1.21µg Tilapia
Vitamin K 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.212mg Tilapia
Threonine 1.156mg 0.843mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 0.867mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 1.515mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.315mg 1.634mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.766mg 0.541mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 0.75mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 0.965mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.585mg 0.538mg Tilapia
Cholesterol 57mg 59mg Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.94g 3.205g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 3.701g Shark
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia

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is better in case of low diet
Tilapia 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
47%
Tilapia
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.265g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.