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Nutritional Profile of Raw American Shad (Fish) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 72 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw American Shad (Fish).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks very high (Top 25) for three nutrients.
These are
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for four additional nutrients:
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Vitamin D3 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw American Shad (Fish)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw American Shad (Fish)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw American Shad (Fish)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Raw American Shad (Fish)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Raw American Shad (Fish)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw American Shad (Fish)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw American Shad (Fish)
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 5.7 g | 1.6 g | 37 | 838 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.3 g | 927 mg | 62 | 843 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 3.1 g | 887.3 mg | 56 | 1185 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 13.8 g | 3.9 g | 32 | 612 |
| Saturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 18 | 524 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 31 | 692 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 849 mg | 240.7 mg | 11 | 351 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.1 g | 586.8 mg | 38 | 966 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 167 mg | 47.3 mg | 240 | 1524 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 1.3 g | 365.7 mg | 18 | 26 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 2.3 g | 657.7 mg | 125 | 1443 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 953 mg | 270.2 mg | 22 | 161 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 1.1 g | 311.8 mg | 19 | 44 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 1.3 g | 374.2 mg | 13 | 22 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 84 mg | 23.8 mg | 92 | 117 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 1.1 g | 309 mg | 8 | 16 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 92 mg | 26.1 mg | 82 | 202 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 199 mg | 56.4 mg | 220 | 2195 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 158 mg | 44.8 mg | 125 | 798 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 328 mg | 93 mg | 4 | 13 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1 g | 289.2 mg | 70 | 149 |
| Arginine | 1 g | 286.3 mg | 82 | 210 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.7 g | 490.4 mg | 98 | 216 |
| Cystine | 182 mg | 51.6 mg | 102 | 314 |
| Glutamic Acid | 2.5 g | 717.2 mg | 115 | 389 |
| Glycine | 813 mg | 230.5 mg | 109 | 338 |
| Histidine | 498 mg | 141.2 mg | 140 | 537 |
| Isoleucine | 780 mg | 221.1 mg | 117 | 325 |
| Leucine | 1.4 g | 391.2 mg | 83 | 207 |
| Lysine | 1.6 g | 442.3 mg | 87 | 199 |
| Methionine | 501 mg | 142 mg | 147 | 469 |
| Phenylalanine | 661 mg | 187.4 mg | 153 | 431 |
| Proline | 599 mg | 169.8 mg | 168 | 553 |
| Serine | 691 mg | 195.9 mg | 143 | 419 |
| Threonine | 742 mg | 210.4 mg | 124 | 350 |
| Tryptophan | 190 mg | 53.9 mg | 113 | 275 |
| Tyrosine | 572 mg | 162.2 mg | 159 | 499 |
| Valine | 872 mg | 247.2 mg | 91 | 259 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 16.9 g | 4.8 g | 126 | 410 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 47 | 440 |
| Folate, food | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 34 | 274 |
| Folate, total | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 38 | 376 |
| Niacin | 8.4 mg | 2.4 mg | 53 | 298 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 750 µg | 212.6 µg | 45 | 448 |
| Riboflavin | 240 µg | 68 µg | 61 | 571 |
| Thiamin | 150 µg | 42.5 µg | 91 | 734 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.04 µg | 331 | 715 |
| Vitamin B6 | 400 µg | 113.4 µg | 99 | 581 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.2 mg | 345.9 µg | 128 | 521 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 89 | 924 |
| Retinol | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 104 | 449 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 106 IU | 30.1 IU | 77 | 932 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 105 | 680 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 4.8 µg | 1.4 µg | 90 | 108 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 190 IU | 53.9 IU | 44 | 78 |
| Vitamin D3 | 4.8 µg | 1.4 µg | 38 | 57 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 47 mg | 13.3 mg | 82 | 500 |
| Copper, Cu | 64 µg | 18.1 µg | 195 | 785 |
| Iron, Fe | 970 µg | 275 µg | 148 | 825 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 61 | 309 |
| Manganese, Mn | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 64 | 988 |
| Phosphorus, P | 272 mg | 77.1 mg | 104 | 392 |
| Potassium, K | 384 mg | 108.9 mg | 123 | 514 |
| Selenium, Se | 36.5 µg | 10.3 µg | 147 | 326 |
| Sodium, Na | 51 mg | 14.5 mg | 301 | 1099 |
| Zinc, Zn | 370 µg | 104.9 µg | 187 | 890 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 21.3 mg | 96 | 306 |
| Choline | 74 mg | 21 mg | 134 | 421 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 68.2 g | 19.3 g | 132 | 1092 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.3 g | 374.2 mg | 94 | 528 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 197 kcal | 55.8 kcal | 72 | 491 |
| KJ (Energy) | 824 kj | 233.6 kj | 29 | 369 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw American Shad (Fish)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Fillet | 184.0 g | 6.5 oz |
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