Eel vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between eel and halibut
- Eel has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, halibut has more selenium and vitamin B6.
- Eel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 80% more.
- Eel has 63 times more vitamin A than halibut. Eel has 3787IU of vitamin A, while halibut has 60IU.
- Halibut is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +307.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +463.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +201% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +529.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.7% |
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Carbs
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Water
~61.88g
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Other
~1.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.4% |
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Saturated fat
~3.102g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1137µg | 18µg | 124% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 0.96µg | 80% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 46.8µg | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 59mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.485mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 1.923mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 0.51mg | 14% |
| Protein | 23.65g | 18.42g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 210mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.073mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 1.753g | 4% |
| Fats | 14.95g | 17.74g | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.218g | 10.742g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.85mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 239kcal | 0% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 344mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 3.023g | 3.102g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.037mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.922mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.171mg | 1.692mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.218mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | 0.674g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 0.114g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
72%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel is cheaper (difference - $5)
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)
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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