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Yellowtail vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yellowtail and Shark

  • Yellowtail has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, while Shark has more Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Yellowtail's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 37% higher.
  • Shark contains 3 times less Potassium than Yellowtail. Yellowtail contains 538mg of Potassium, while Shark contains 155mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +247.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.4%
Contains more IronIron +76.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.62mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.21µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Shark
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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 ProteinProtein +59.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more FatsFats +105.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.08g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail Shark
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Yellowtail Shark Opinion
Calories 187kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 29.67g 18.62g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 13.82g Shark
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 71mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Shark
Calcium 29mg 50mg Shark
Potassium 538mg 155mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 1.11mg Shark
Copper 0.058mg 0.042mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 0.48mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 201mg 194mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 122mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A 31µg 54µg Shark
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.072mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 2.783mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.62mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.3mg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 1.21µg Yellowtail
Folate 4µg 15µg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.212mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 0.843mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 0.867mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.515mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 1.634mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.541mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.75mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 0.965mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.538mg Yellowtail
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Yellowtail
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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 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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.