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White bread vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between white bread and shark

  • White bread is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, and manganese, yet shark is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Shark covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 50% more than white bread.
  • White bread contains 11 times more manganese than shark. While white bread contains 0.536mg of manganese, shark contains only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shark is lower.
  • The glycemic index of shark is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 CalciumCalcium +188%
Contains more IronIron +225.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +972%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.5%

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% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Shark
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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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +640.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +640%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Shark
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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 CarbsCarbs +673.4%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.4%
Contains more FatsFats +315%
Contains more WaterWater +65%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Shark
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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 -78.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +890.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Shark DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.21µg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.072mg 38%
Iron 3.61mg 1.11mg 31%
Folate 111µg 15µg 24%
Selenium 22µg 34µg 22%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.05mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Protein 8.85g 18.62g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.3mg 16%
Fats 3.33g 13.82g 16%
Sodium 490mg 122mg 16%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Carbs 49.42g 6.39g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 3.701g 14%
Phosphorus 98mg 194mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 5.935g 13%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 2.783mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.097mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.698g 3.205g 11%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Calcium 144mg 50mg 9%
Copper 0.101mg 0.042mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 43mg 5%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Calories 266kcal 228kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.62mg 2%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.48mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Potassium 126mg 155mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 6.39g N/A
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g 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 0.001g 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.089g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
White bread
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.507g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.