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Shark
Calories & nutrition facts
mixed species, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 130 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 42%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 4.5 g 6%
- Saturated fat 0.9 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 79 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 51 mg 17%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 70 µg 8%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.6 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 1 mg 7%
- Vitamin K 0.1 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 2.9 mg 18%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.7 mg 14%
- Vitamin B6 0.4 mg 24%
- Folate (B9) 3 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 1.5 µg 62%
- Choline 65 mg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 34 mg 3%
- Iron 0.84 mg 5%
- Magnesium 49 mg 12%
- Phosphorus 210 mg 17%
- Potassium 160 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.43 mg 4%
- Copper 0.03 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 36.5 µg 66%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 130 | 21 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 111 | 18 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 221 | 36 g | 0 g | 7.7 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 55 | 8.9 g | 0 g | 1.9 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 332 | 54 g | 0 g | 12 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 442 | 71 g | 0 g | 15 g |
Similar foods
- Dogfish sharkmixed species, raw130 kcal / 100 g
- Shark flakeraw104 kcal / 100 g
- Blue sharkfillet, without skin, raw74 kcal / 100 g
- Dogfishraw135 kcal / 100 g
- Squidmixed species, raw92 kcal / 100 g
- Clammixed species, raw86 kcal / 100 g
- Groupermixed species, raw92 kcal / 100 g
- Sturgeonmixed species, raw105 kcal / 100 g
- Mixed species eelraw184 kcal / 100 g
- Fishaverage, raw124 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Shark
How do you cook shark steaks without drying them out?
Pat the steaks dry, brush them lightly with oil and sear them in a hot pan for about 3–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Take them off the heat when the flesh is opaque and separates easily; overcooking makes the firm meat tough.
Does shark need soaking before cooking?
Fresh, properly handled shark should not need soaking. If it smells strongly of ammonia, don’t try to disguise the smell with milk or lemon; return it or discard it, as the meat may be spoiled.
How should you store fresh shark?
Keep it covered in the coldest part of the fridge and cook it within 1–2 days of buying. To keep it longer, wrap it tightly and freeze it; thaw it in the fridge before cooking.
Can you eat shark raw?
It’s safest to cook shark rather than serve it raw: cook it until opaque throughout and easy to flake. Freezing at home does not reliably make raw fish safe from parasites.
What dishes are made with shark?
Shark steaks are often grilled or pan-fried, while shark can also be cut into chunks for a curry or stew. In Australia, shark sold as “flake” is commonly served battered as fish and chips.
What can you use instead of shark in a recipe?
Use another firm-fleshed fish that suits the same cooking method: swordfish or tuna steaks work on the grill, while monkfish or halibut are good in stews. Adjust the cooking time to the thickness of the pieces.
Is shark the same as dogfish?
Dogfish are a type of small shark, but the names are not interchangeable for every species sold as shark. Check the species name when buying if you need a particular texture or want to know what fish you are eating.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173697 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
