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Wolffish vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wolffish and Shad different?

  • Wolffish is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Wolffish is 92% higher.
  • Wolffish contains 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Shad. While Wolffish contains 130µg of Vitamin A RAE, Shad contains only 36µg.
  • Wolffish has less Cholesterol.

Fish, wolffish, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat 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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Shad
Contains more Zinc +112.8%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Copper +121.6%
Contains more Manganese +184.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 5% 28% 110% 34% 15% 28% 13% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Zinc +112.8%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Copper +121.6%
Contains more Manganese +184.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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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Shad
Contains more Vitamin A +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 0% 0% 0% 53% 23% 49% 40% 107% 5% 294% 0%
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% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.462

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shad
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Fats +476.8%
Contains more Other +425.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.71
22% 3% 74%
Protein: 22.44 g
Fats: 3.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.23 g
Other: 0.27 g
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Fats +476.8%
Contains more Other +425.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.71

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wolffish Shad Opinion
Protein 22.44g 21.71g Wolffish
Fats 3.06g 17.65g Shad
Calories 123kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 8mg 60mg Shad
Iron 0.12mg 1.24mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 256mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 385mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 109mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 1mg 0.47mg Wolffish
Copper 0.037mg 0.082mg Shad
Manganese 0.019mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 433IU 120IU Wolffish
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 36µg Wolffish
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.183mg Wolffish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 2.598mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.462mg
Folate 6µg 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0.14µg Wolffish
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.243mg Wolffish
Threonine 0.984mg 0.952mg Wolffish
Isoleucine 1.034mg 1mg Wolffish
Leucine 1.824mg 1.764mg Wolffish
Lysine 2.061mg 1.993mg Wolffish
Methionine 0.664mg 0.642mg Wolffish
Phenylalanine 0.876mg 0.847mg Wolffish
Valine 1.156mg 1.118mg Wolffish
Histidine 0.661mg 0.639mg Wolffish
Cholesterol 59mg 96mg Wolffish
Saturated Fat 0.468g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.405g Wolffish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.393g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.055g Wolffish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.072g Wolffish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.083g Wolffish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wolffish Shad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
49%
Wolffish
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Wolffish
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.468g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Wolffish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174247/nutrients
  2. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.