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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, Vitamin A RAE, 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 Cholesterol 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.
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.4%
Contains more Zinc +476.7%
Contains more Copper +181.8%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.4%
Contains more Zinc +476.7%
Contains more Copper +181.8%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Manganese - 0.015

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +497.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.042
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +497.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +63.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Other +93.8%
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 Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +63.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Other +93.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Protein 28.55g 20.98g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 4.51g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Calories 189kcal 130kcal Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 34mg Shark raw
Iron 1.09mg 0.84mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 49mg Shark raw
Phosphorus 223mg 210mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 160mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 79mg Shark raw
Zinc 2.48mg 0.43mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.033mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.015mg Shark raw
Selenium 29.8µg 36.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 39IU 233IU Shark raw
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 70µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 15IU 24IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.6µg Shark raw
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.042mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.062mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.938mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.695mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.4mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 3µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.49µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.235mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.92mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.925mg 1.705mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.926mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.621mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.819mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.749mg 0.618mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 51mg Shark raw
Trans Fat 0.101g Shark raw
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.925g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.109g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 1.808g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.195g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Shark raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
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.

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