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Halibut raw vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halibut raw and Shark

  • Halibut raw is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Shark is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Halibut raw contains 2 times more Potassium than Shark. Halibut raw contains 268mg of Potassium, while Shark contains 155mg.
  • Halibut raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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 Potassium +72.9%
Contains less Sodium -34.4%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +68.2%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +316.7%
Equal in Selenium - 34
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 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Potassium +72.9%
Contains less Sodium -34.4%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +68.2%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +316.7%
Equal in Selenium - 34

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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Shark
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +283%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21%
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 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +283%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 13.82
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 13.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.7%
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.7%

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 Shark
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 14.37g 18.62g Shark
Fats 13.84g 13.82g Halibut raw
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 186kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 3mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.66mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 26mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 164mg 194mg Shark
Potassium 268mg 155mg Halibut raw
Sodium 80mg 122mg Halibut raw
Zinc 0.4mg 0.48mg Shark
Copper 0.03mg 0.042mg Shark
Manganese 0.012mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 36.5µg 34µg Halibut raw
Vitamin A 47IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.3mg Halibut raw
Folate 1µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.21µg Shark
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.63mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.662mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.168mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.32mg 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.425mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.74mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.423mg 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 46mg 59mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 2.419g 3.205g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.258g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.089g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 5.935g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.