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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 32% 11% 13% 16% 106% 16% 2.3% 54%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~366mg
~equal in Copper ~0.039mg

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% 6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
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% 0.33% 19% 4.5% 6% 23% 48% 49% 41% 348% 6.3% 9% 43%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +146.7%
Contains more OtherOther +-800%
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%
~equal in Protein ~18.44g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 g
26% 51% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.354 g
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.
Halibut Catfish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Catfish DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut Catfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Halibut
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Catfish
Catfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/nutrients
  2. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.