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Halibut raw vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halibut raw and Sardine?

  • Halibut raw is richer in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B6, while Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 331% higher.
  • Sardine has 6 times less Vitamin D than Halibut raw. Halibut raw has 1097IU of Vitamin D, while Sardine has 193IU.
  • Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Calcium +12633.3%
Contains more Iron +342.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains more Zinc +227.5%
Contains more Copper +520%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Calcium +12633.3%
Contains more Iron +342.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.8%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains more Zinc +227.5%
Contains more Copper +520%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%

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 D +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.8%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +794%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
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 D +470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.8%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +794%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Protein +71.3%
Contains more Other +184.2%
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 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 +20.9%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Protein +71.3%
Contains more Other +184.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.6%
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halibut raw Sardine
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Halibut raw Sardine Opinion
Protein 14.37g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 13.84g 11.45g Halibut raw
Calories 186kcal 208kcal Sardine
Calcium 3mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.66mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 26mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 164mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 268mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 80mg 307mg Halibut raw
Zinc 0.4mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.03mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.012mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 36.5µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 47IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.73mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 1097IU 193IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg 4.8µg Halibut raw
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.167mg Halibut raw
Folate 1µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 1µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.63mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.662mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.168mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.32mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.425mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.74mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.423mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 46mg 142mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 2.419g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.473g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0g Halibut raw
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 3.869g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
95%
Halibut raw
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
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 - 0.891g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.