Halibut vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between halibut and chicken meat
- Halibut is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6, yet chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Halibut covers your daily selenium needs 42% more than chicken meat.
- Halibut contains 3 times more vitamin B12 than chicken meat. While halibut contains 0.96µg of vitamin B12, chicken meat contains only 0.3µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in halibut is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +54.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +280.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +341.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +257.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.42 g
Fats:
17.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.88 g
Other:
1.96 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-660% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.2% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~59.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.753 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +101.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 23.9µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 8.487mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.3µg | 28% |
| Protein | 18.42g | 27.3g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 1.03mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.742g | 5.34g | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.94mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 88mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 2.97g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Fats | 17.74g | 13.6g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.26mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.168mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 223mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 182mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 48µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 3.79g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 4mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 239kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.808mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.497mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.692mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halibut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.688g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.