Yam vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Yam and Shark different?
- Yam is richer in Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin C, while Shark is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
- Shark covers your daily need of Selenium 61% more than Yam.
- Yam is lower in Saturated Fat.
Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried types were 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.
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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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+330%
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Water
+16.7%
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Protein
+1149.7%
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Fats
+9771.4%
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+42.1%
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Carbs
+330%
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Water
+16.7%
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Protein
+1149.7%
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Fats
+9771.4%
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+42.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-99.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+118600%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+6068.3%
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Saturated Fat
-99.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+118600%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+6068.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.58g | 6.39g |
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| Protein | 1.49g | 18.62g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 13.82g |
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| Carbs | 27.48g | 6.39g |
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| Calories | 116kcal | 228kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 50mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.11mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 49mg | 194mg |
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| Potassium | 670mg | 155mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 122mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.042mg |
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| Manganese | 0.371mg | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin A | 122IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.028mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 2.783mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.311mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.3mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.21µg |
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| Choline | 16.2mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.843mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.867mg |
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| Leucine | 0.094mg | 1.515mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg | 1.634mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0.75mg |
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| Valine | 0.06mg | 0.965mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.538mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 3.205g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.431g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.258g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.089g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 5.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 3.701g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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
15%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.176g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
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.