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Wolffish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wolffish and Shark

  • Wolffish has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium, however, Shark is richer in Iron.
  • Wolffish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 48% more than Shark.
  • Shark has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Wolffish. Wolffish has 0.208mg of Vitamin B1, while Shark has 0.072mg.
  • Wolffish contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, wolffish, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
Wolffish
Wolffish
5
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5
Shark
Shark
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +148.4%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Wolffish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 5% 28% 110% 34% 15% 28% 13% 3% 256%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +148.4%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Zinc +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%

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.
Wolffish
Wolffish
5
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.783
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.62
Wolffish
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%
Shark
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 A +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.783
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wolffish
Wolffish
2
:
3
Shark
Shark
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Fats +351.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +300%
Wolffish
22% 3% 74%
Protein: 22.44 g
Fats: 3.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.23 g
Other: 0.27 g
Shark
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 +20.5%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Fats +351.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wolffish
Wolffish
1
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2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.7%
Wolffish
18% 41% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.468 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.083 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wolffish Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 22.44g 18.62g Wolffish
Fats 3.06g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 123kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 8mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.12mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 256mg 194mg Wolffish
Potassium 385mg 155mg Wolffish
Sodium 109mg 122mg Wolffish
Zinc 1mg 0.48mg Wolffish
Copper 0.037mg 0.042mg Shark
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Wolffish
Vitamin A 433IU 180IU Wolffish
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 54µg Wolffish
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.072mg Wolffish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.097mg
Vitamin B3 2.598mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.62mg Wolffish
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.3mg Wolffish
Folate 6µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 1.21µg Wolffish
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.212mg Wolffish
Threonine 0.984mg 0.843mg Wolffish
Isoleucine 1.034mg 0.867mg Wolffish
Leucine 1.824mg 1.515mg Wolffish
Lysine 2.061mg 1.634mg Wolffish
Methionine 0.664mg 0.541mg Wolffish
Phenylalanine 0.876mg 0.75mg Wolffish
Valine 1.156mg 0.965mg Wolffish
Histidine 0.661mg 0.538mg Wolffish
Cholesterol 59mg 59mg
Saturated Fat 0.468g 3.205g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.405g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.393g 0.258g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.055g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 1.072g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 1.083g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wolffish 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
49%
Wolffish
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Wolffish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wolffish
Wolffish contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.737g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (59 mg)
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.
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. 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.