Halibut vs Shark - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Halibut and Shark
- Halibut has more Vitamin D, however Shark is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium.
- Halibut covers your daily need of Vitamin D 179% more than Shark.
- Halibut has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Shark. While Halibut has 2.419g of Saturated Fat, Shark has only 0.925g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Potassium
+67.5%
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Calcium
+1033.3%
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Iron
+27.3%
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Magnesium
+88.5%
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Phosphorus
+28%
Equal in Sodium - 79
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Equal in Copper - 0.033
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Potassium
+67.5%
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Calcium
+1033.3%
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Iron
+27.3%
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Magnesium
+88.5%
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Phosphorus
+28%
Equal in Sodium - 79
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Equal in Copper - 0.033
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin D
+4466.7%
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Vitamin B1
+42.9%
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Vitamin B2
+29%
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Vitamin A
+395.7%
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Vitamin E
+37%
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Vitamin B3
+95.9%
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Vitamin B5
+178%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+49%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin D
+4466.7%
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Vitamin B1
+42.9%
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Vitamin B2
+29%
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Vitamin A
+395.7%
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Vitamin E
+37%
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Vitamin B3
+95.9%
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Vitamin B5
+178%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+49%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+206.9%
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+63.4%
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Protein
+46%
Equal in Water - 73.58
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Fats
+206.9%
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+63.4%
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Protein
+46%
Equal in Water - 73.58
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+363.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.4%
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Saturated Fat
-61.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+363.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.4%
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Saturated Fat
-61.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 14.37g | 20.98g |
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| Fats | 13.84g | 4.51g |
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| Calories | 186kcal | 130kcal |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 34mg |
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| Iron | 0.66mg | 0.84mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 210mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 160mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 79mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin A | 47IU | 233IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 14µg | 70µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1097IU | 24IU |
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| Vitamin D | 27.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.5mg | 2.938mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.695mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.42mg | 0.4mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 1.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.235mg |
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| Threonine | 0.63mg | 0.92mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.662mg | 0.967mg |
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| Leucine | 1.168mg | 1.705mg |
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| Lysine | 1.32mg | 1.926mg |
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| Methionine | 0.425mg | 0.621mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.561mg | 0.819mg |
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| Valine | 0.74mg | 1.081mg |
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| Histidine | 0.423mg | 0.618mg |
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| Cholesterol | 46mg | 51mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.419g | 0.925g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.393g | 0.527g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.526g | 0.316g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.109g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.378g | 1.808g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.367g | 1.195g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| Low glycemic index diet | Equal | |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
95%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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)
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.