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Turkey meat vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey meat and shark raw

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and copper, while shark raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin E.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 41% higher.
  • Shark raw contains 6 times less zinc than turkey meat. Turkey meat contains 2.48mg of zinc, while shark raw contains 0.43mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in shark raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 +49.4%
Contains more IronIron +29.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +476.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~210mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.015mg

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% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +353.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.042mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +36.1%
Contains more FatsFats +63.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more OtherOther +93.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Shark raw
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Shark raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.938mg 41%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.49µg 20%
Zinc 2.48mg 0.43mg 19%
Cholesterol 109mg 51mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.4mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.062mg 17%
Protein 28.55g 20.98g 15%
Selenium 29.8µg 36.5µg 12%
Copper 0.093mg 0.033mg 7%
Saturated fat 2.155g 0.925g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.195g 6%
Vitamin A 12µg 70µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1mg 6%
Magnesium 30mg 49mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.695mg 5%
Choline 87.4mg 65mg 4%
Fats 7.39g 4.51g 4%
Calories 189kcal 130kcal 3%
Iron 1.09mg 0.84mg 3%
Phosphorus 223mg 210mg 2%
Potassium 239mg 160mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 34mg 2%
Folate 9µg 3µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 1.808g 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.6µg 1%
Sodium 103mg 79mg 1%
Vitamin D 15IU 24IU 1%
Carbs 0.06g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.06g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.014mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.042mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.109g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.