Halibut vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between halibut and catfish
- Halibut has more selenium, vitamin B6, iron, and monounsaturated fat, while catfish have more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Catfish' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 76% higher.
- Catfish contain 5 times less selenium than halibut. Halibut contains 46.8µg of selenium, while catfish contain 9.9µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in catfish is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +372.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +204.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +174% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +189.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-800% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
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Protein
~18.44g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +244.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 2.78µg | 76% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 9.9µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.177mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.742g | 3.115g | 19% |
| Fats | 17.74g | 7.19g | 16% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.811mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 1.586g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.28mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 144kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 247mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 2.548mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 1.354g | 3% |
| Folate | 1µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 366mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 119mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.42g | 18.44g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.808mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.497mg | 1.396mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.692mg | 1.677mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 0.069g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | N/A |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
26%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Catfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Catfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)