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Halibut raw vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are halibut raw and pound cake different?

  • Halibut raw is richer in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, folate, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Halibut raw covers your daily need for vitamin D, 177% more than pound cake.
  • Halibut raw contains 12 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. Halibut raw contains 0.42mg of vitamin B6, while pound cake contains 0.036mg.
  • Halibut raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than halibut raw (0).

Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +630%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more IronIron +124.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +816.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +3325%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more FolateFolate +4100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.615mg
~equal in Choline ~65.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +187.4%
Contains more WaterWater +171.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~13.96g
~equal in Other ~1.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.1%

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 Pound cake
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin D 1097IU 34IU 133%
Vitamin D 27.4µg 0.8µg 133%
Selenium 36.5µg 5µg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.036mg 30%
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.36µg 27%
Protein 14.37g 5g 19%
Carbs 0g 53.64g 18%
Threonine 0.63mg 153mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 3.419g 14%
Sodium 80mg 377mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 8.378g 3.02g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.249mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.419g 4.811g 11%
Folate 1µg 42µg 10%
Iron 0.66mg 1.48mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.173mg 9%
Calories 186kcal 353kcal 8%
Cholesterol 46mg 66mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 14µg 70µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.485mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 8mg 4%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.11mg 4%
Potassium 268mg 149mg 4%
Calcium 3mg 47mg 4%
Phosphorus 164mg 140mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.65mg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 1.615mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.7µg 1%
Choline 61.8mg 65.6mg 1%
Fats 13.84g 13.96g 0%
Net carbs 0g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 33.36g N/A
Zinc 0.4mg 0.43mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.662mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 1.32mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.425mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.74mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.423mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
59%
Halibut raw
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.392g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.