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Whitefish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whitefish and Shark different?

  • Whitefish is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Shark is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Shark is 32% higher.
  • Whitefish contains 3 times more Zinc than Shark. While Whitefish contains 1.27mg of Zinc, Shark contains only 0.48mg.
  • Shark has less Cholesterol.

Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
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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 +161.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +119%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.5%
Contains more IronIron +136.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg

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% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 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 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 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 +31.4%
Contains more OtherOther +171.3%
Contains more FatsFats +84%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~60.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 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 -63.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +131.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whitefish 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 Whitefish Shark Opinion
Calories 172kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 24.47g 18.62g Whitefish
Fats 7.51g 13.82g Shark
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 42mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 33mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 406mg 155mg Whitefish
Iron 0.47mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.092mg 0.042mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.27mg 0.48mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 194mg Whitefish
Sodium 65mg 122mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 131IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 39µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.086mg 0.05mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.072mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.097mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 2.783mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.62mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.3mg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.21µg Shark
Folate 17µg 15µg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 1.162g 3.205g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.212mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.073mg 0.843mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 0.867mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg 1.515mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg 1.634mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.541mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.75mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg 0.965mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.538mg Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.258g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.431g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.089g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whitefish 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
33%
Whitefish
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.043g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.