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Halibut raw vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halibut raw and Tuna different?

  • Halibut raw is higher in Vitamin D, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin D from Halibut raw is 169% higher.
  • Halibut raw contains 12 times more Saturated Fat than Tuna. While Halibut raw contains 2.419g of Saturated Fat, Tuna contains only 0.205g.

Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
0
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10
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +39.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +103%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +196.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.013
Halibut raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +39.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +103%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +196.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.013

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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
2
:
8
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin E +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1270%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1371.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Halibut raw
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1270%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1371.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +135%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
3
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +2245.8%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Protein +102.9%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Halibut raw
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +2245.8%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Protein +102.9%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
2
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1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5971%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5971%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Tuna Opinion
Protein 14.37g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 13.84g 0.59g Halibut raw
Calories 186kcal 130kcal Halibut raw
Calcium 3mg 4mg Tuna
Iron 0.66mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 26mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 164mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 268mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 80mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.4mg 0.45mg Tuna
Copper 0.03mg 0.043mg Tuna
Manganese 0.012mg 0.013mg Tuna
Selenium 36.5µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 47IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.29mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU 82IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg 2µg Halibut raw
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 1µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.63mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.662mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.168mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.32mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.425mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.74mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.423mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 46mg 47mg Halibut raw
Trans Fat 0.02g Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 2.419g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.105g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.015g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.005g Halibut raw
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 0.138g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 0.175g Halibut raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.