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Tilefish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tilefish and Shark different?

  • Tilefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Shark is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Tilefish is 54% higher.
  • Tilefish contains 3 times more Potassium than Shark. While Tilefish contains 512mg of Potassium, Shark contains only 155mg.
  • Tilefish has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried are the varieties 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 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
Shark
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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 +230.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.3%
Contains more IronIron +258.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.48mg

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% 4.1% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.3mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 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 +31.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more FatsFats +194.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +86.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 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 -72.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +345.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilefish Shark Opinion
Calories 147kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 24.49g 18.62g Tilefish
Fats 4.69g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 64mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 33mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 26mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 512mg 155mg Tilefish
Iron 0.31mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.052mg 0.042mg Tilefish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.48mg Tilefish
Phosphorus 236mg 194mg Tilefish
Sodium 59mg 122mg Tilefish
Vitamin A 69IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 21µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.015mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 51.5µg 34µg Tilefish
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.072mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.097mg Tilefish
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 2.783mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.62mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.21µg Tilefish
Folate 17µg 15µg Tilefish
Saturated Fat 0.868g 3.205g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.332g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.212mg Tilefish
Threonine 1.074mg 0.843mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 0.867mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.99mg 1.515mg Tilefish
Lysine 2.249mg 1.634mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.725mg 0.541mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.956mg 0.75mg Tilefish
Valine 1.262mg 0.965mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.538mg Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g 0.431g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g 0.089g Tilefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tilefish 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
46%
Tilefish
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Tilefish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.337g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilefish
Tilefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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.

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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.