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Halibut vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halibut and Sardine

  • Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 333% higher.
  • Halibut contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Sardine. Halibut contains 0.485mg of Vitamin B6, while Sardine contains 0.167mg.
  • Halibut contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 -66.4%
Contains more Calcium +9450%
Contains more Iron +243.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains more Zinc +156.9%
Contains more Copper +389.5%
Contains more Manganese +620%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Calcium +9450%
Contains more Iron +243.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains more Zinc +156.9%
Contains more Copper +389.5%
Contains more Manganese +620%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%

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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Sardine
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +831.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +831.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Other +120.4%
Equal in Water - 59.61
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Fats +54.9%
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Other +120.4%
Equal in Water - 59.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.7%
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Sardine Opinion
Protein 18.42g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 17.74g 11.45g Halibut
Calories 239kcal 208kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.85mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 33mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 210mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 344mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 103mg 307mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.038mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.015mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 46.8µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 60IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.167mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.808mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.497mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.692mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.545mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.949mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.542mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 59mg 142mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.473g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 3.869g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut Sardine
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
28%
Halibut
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.574g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/nutrients
  2. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.