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Whiting vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whiting and Shark different?

  • Whiting is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Potassium, however, Shark is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whiting is 58% higher.
  • Whiting contains 3 times more Potassium than Shark. While Whiting contains 434mg of Potassium, Shark contains only 155mg.
  • Shark has less Cholesterol.

Fish, whiting, 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.
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Shark
Contains more Calcium +24%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains more Zinc +10.4%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Contains more Iron +164.3%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Equal in Sodium - 122
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Equal in Copper - 0.042
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +24%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains more Zinc +10.4%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Contains more Iron +164.3%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Equal in Sodium - 122
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Equal in Copper - 0.042

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 B12 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
Equal in Folate - 15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
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 B12 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Fats +717.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +800%
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 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 +26.1%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Fats +717.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1233.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +530.5%
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1233.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +530.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whiting Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 23.48g 18.62g Whiting
Fats 1.69g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 116kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 62mg 50mg Whiting
Iron 0.42mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 27mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 285mg 194mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 155mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 0.53mg 0.48mg Whiting
Copper 0.04mg 0.042mg Shark
Manganese 0.13mg 0.05mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 34µg Whiting
Vitamin A 128IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 15µg 15µg
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 1.21µg Whiting
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.212mg Whiting
Threonine 1.029mg 0.843mg Whiting
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.867mg Whiting
Leucine 1.908mg 1.515mg Whiting
Lysine 2.156mg 1.634mg Whiting
Methionine 0.695mg 0.541mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.75mg Whiting
Valine 1.21mg 0.965mg Whiting
Histidine 0.691mg 0.538mg Whiting
Cholesterol 84mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.4g 3.205g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 0.258g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whiting 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
44%
Whiting
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whiting
Whiting is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.805g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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 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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.