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Yellowtail vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yellowtail and Shad

  • Yellowtail has more Vitamin B12, however, Shad is richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Yellowtail covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 46% more than Shad.
  • Yellowtail contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat.

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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 less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.6%
Contains more Calcium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +96.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.6%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 492
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.6%
Contains more Calcium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +96.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.6%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 492
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +503.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.7%
Contains more Folate +325%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +503.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.7%
Contains more Folate +325%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Fats +162.6%
Equal in Other - 1.42
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 Protein +36.7%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Fats +162.6%
Equal in Other - 1.42

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellowtail Shad Opinion
Protein 29.67g 21.71g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 17.65g Shad
Calories 187kcal 252kcal Shad
Calcium 29mg 60mg Shad
Iron 0.63mg 1.24mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 201mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 538mg 492mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 65mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 0.47mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.058mg 0.082mg Shad
Manganese 0.019mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 104IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 36µg Shad
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.462mg Shad
Folate 4µg 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 0.14µg Yellowtail
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.243mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 0.952mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.764mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 1.993mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.642mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.847mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 1.118mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.639mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 96mg Yellowtail

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail 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
40%
Yellowtail
43%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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 ($)

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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.