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Skipjack tuna vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Skipjack tuna and Halibut?

  • Halibut has less Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, and Potassium than Skipjack tuna.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 105% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has 9 times more Calcium than Halibut. Skipjack tuna has 37mg of Calcium, while Halibut has 4mg.
  • Skipjack tuna contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +88.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -54.4%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Copper +189.5%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +88.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -54.4%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Copper +189.5%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +875.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 60
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% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +875.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 60

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Other +319.4%
Contains more Fats +1275.2%
Equal in Water - 61.88
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Other +319.4%
Contains more Fats +1275.2%
Equal in Water - 61.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4320.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335%
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4320.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Halibut Opinion
Protein 28.21g 18.42g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 17.74g Halibut
Calories 132kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 37mg 4mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.85mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 33mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 210mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 344mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 103mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.51mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 60IU 60IU
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 18µg
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.103mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.923mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.288mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 1µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0.96µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.206mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.808mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.849mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.497mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.692mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.545mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.719mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.949mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.542mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 59mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 0.42g 3.102g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.753g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Halibut
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.682g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $3)
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)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.