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Halibut vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Halibut and Shark

  • Halibut has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Shark has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Halibut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 23% more.
  • Halibut has 2 times more Potassium than Shark. Halibut has 344mg of Potassium, while Shark has 155mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, halibut, greenland, 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.
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Shark
Contains more Potassium +121.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +1150%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Copper +10.5%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
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 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Potassium +121.9%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +1150%
Contains more Iron +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30.3%
Contains more Copper +10.5%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Equal in Zinc - 0.48

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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5
Shark
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
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 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains more Fats +28.4%
Contains more Other +81.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
Equal in Water - 60.09
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
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 Fats +28.4%
Contains more Other +81.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
Equal in Water - 60.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.205
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.205

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 18.42g 18.62g Shark
Fats 17.74g 13.82g Halibut
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 239kcal 228kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.85mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 33mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 210mg 194mg Halibut
Potassium 344mg 155mg Halibut
Sodium 103mg 122mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 0.48mg Halibut
Copper 0.038mg 0.042mg Shark
Manganese 0.015mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Halibut
Vitamin A 60IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.072mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.097mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.3mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.21µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.808mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.497mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.692mg 1.634mg Halibut
Methionine 0.545mg 0.541mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.949mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.542mg 0.538mg Halibut
Cholesterol 59mg 59mg
Saturated Fat 3.102g 3.205g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.431g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.258g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.089g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 5.935g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (59 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.