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Fish oil vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fish oil and Halibut

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 in Halibut is higher than in Fish oil.
  • Fish oil covers your daily Cholesterol needs 217% more than Halibut.
  • Halibut has 10 times less Saturated Fat than Fish oil. Fish oil has 29.892g of Saturated Fat, while Halibut has 3.102g.
  • Halibut contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, sardine 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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
9
Halibut
Halibut
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
8
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Halibut
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
3
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Fats +463.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Halibut
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 Fats +463.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
1
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1717.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Fish oil
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1717.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Halibut Opinion
Protein 0g 18.42g Halibut
Fats 100g 17.74g Fish oil
Calories 902kcal 239kcal Fish oil
Calcium 0mg 4mg Halibut
Iron 0mg 0.85mg Halibut
Magnesium 0mg 33mg Halibut
Phosphorus 0mg 210mg Halibut
Potassium 0mg 344mg Halibut
Sodium 0mg 103mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 0.51mg Halibut
Copper 0mg 0.038mg Halibut
Manganese 0mg 0.015mg Halibut
Selenium 0µg 46.8µg Halibut
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Halibut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Halibut
Vitamin D 332IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg Fish oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.103mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.923mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.288mg Halibut
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 0µg 1µg Halibut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.96µg Halibut
Tryptophan 0.206mg Halibut
Threonine 0.808mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.849mg Halibut
Leucine 1.497mg Halibut
Lysine 1.692mg Halibut
Methionine 0.545mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.719mg Halibut
Valine 0.949mg Halibut
Histidine 0.542mg Halibut
Cholesterol 710mg 59mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 29.892g 3.102g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 10.656g 0.504g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 10.137g 0.674g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 1.973g 0.114g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 33.841g 10.742g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 31.867g 1.753g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil 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
21%
Fish oil
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.79g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halibut
Halibut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut
Halibut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil
Fish oil 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?
?
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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/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.