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Halibut raw vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between halibut raw and shark raw

  • Halibut raw has more vitamin D; however, shark raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin A, and magnesium.
  • Halibut raw covers your daily need for vitamin D 179% more than shark raw.
  • Halibut raw has 46 times more Vitamin D than shark raw. While halibut raw has 1097IU of Vitamin D, shark raw has only 24IU.
  • Shark raw has less saturated Fat.

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" 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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
~equal in Copper ~0.033mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg
~equal in Sodium ~79mg
~equal in Selenium ~36.5µg

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% 2.8% 15% 822% 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% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +4466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
~equal in Choline ~65mg

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +206.9%
Contains more OtherOther +63.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.58g

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +363.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Shark raw Opinion
Calories 186kcal 130kcal Halibut raw
Protein 14.37g 20.98g Shark raw
Fats 13.84g 4.51g Halibut raw
Cholesterol 46mg 51mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU 24IU Halibut raw
Magnesium 26mg 49mg Shark raw
Calcium 3mg 34mg Shark raw
Potassium 268mg 160mg Halibut raw
Iron 0.66mg 0.84mg Shark raw
Copper 0.03mg 0.033mg Shark raw
Zinc 0.4mg 0.43mg Shark raw
Phosphorus 164mg 210mg Shark raw
Sodium 80mg 79mg Shark raw
Vitamin A 47IU 233IU Shark raw
Vitamin A 14µg 70µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 0.73mg 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg 0.6µg Halibut raw
Manganese 0.012mg 0.015mg Shark raw
Selenium 36.5µg 36.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.042mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.062mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 2.938mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.4mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.49µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 1µg 3µg Shark raw
Choline 61.8mg 65mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 2.419g 0.925g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 1.808g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 1.195g Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.63mg 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.662mg 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.168mg 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.32mg 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.425mg 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 0.74mg 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.423mg 0.618mg Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.316g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.109g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
90%
Halibut raw
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw 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.

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.