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Halibut vs Tuna salad - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halibut and Tuna salad?

  • Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6, while Tuna salad is higher in Vitamin B3, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Tuna salad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 33% higher.
  • Tuna salad has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Halibut. Halibut has 0.42mg of Vitamin B6, while Tuna salad has 0.081mg.
  • Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Fish, tuna salad types in this comparison.

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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
Halibut
Halibut
3
:
5
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +383.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +383.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178

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
Halibut
Halibut
6
:
6
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.26
Halibut
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 salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Fats +49.5%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +40.1%
Halibut
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Fats +49.5%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +40.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.5%
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.5%

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.
Halibut Tuna salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 14.37g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 13.84g 9.26g Halibut
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 186kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 3mg 17mg Tuna salad
Iron 0.66mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Halibut
Phosphorus 164mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 268mg 178mg Halibut
Sodium 80mg 402mg Halibut
Zinc 0.4mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.03mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 47IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.031mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.07mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.081mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.63mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.662mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.168mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.32mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.425mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.74mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.423mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 46mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 2.419g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.055g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.014g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 2.887g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut Tuna salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low glycemic index diet ok

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%
Halibut
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Halibut
33%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/nutrients
  2. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.