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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains more Potassium +161.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +164.6%
Contains more Copper +119%
Contains more Manganese +72%
Contains more Calcium +51.5%
Contains more Iron +136.2%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains more Potassium +161.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +164.6%
Contains more Copper +119%
Contains more Manganese +72%
Contains more Calcium +51.5%
Contains more Iron +136.2%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 43

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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Shark
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.3%
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 24.47g 18.62g Whitefish
Fats 7.51g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 172kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 33mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.47mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 42mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 346mg 194mg Whitefish
Potassium 406mg 155mg Whitefish
Sodium 65mg 122mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.27mg 0.48mg Whitefish
Copper 0.092mg 0.042mg Whitefish
Manganese 0.086mg 0.05mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin A 131IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 54µg 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
Folate 17µg 15µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.21µg 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
Cholesterol 77mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 1.162g 3.205g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.431g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.258g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.089g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whitefish Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Whitefish
31%
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.