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Halibut vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halibut and Drum fish

  • Halibut has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Drum fish has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Drum fish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 56% higher.
  • Drum fish contains 3 times less Selenium than Halibut. Halibut contains 46.8µg of Selenium, while Drum fish contains 16.2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Drum fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, 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.
Halibut
Halibut
1
:
9
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +1825%
Contains more Iron +35.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +681.6%
Contains more Manganese +5880%
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
Equal in Potassium - 353
Equal in Sodium - 96
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Drum fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 99% 32% 13% 24% 99% 117% 89%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +1825%
Contains more Iron +35.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +681.6%
Contains more Manganese +5880%
Equal in Phosphorus - 231
Equal in Potassium - 353
Equal in Sodium - 96

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
Halibut
1
:
8
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.3%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.6%
Halibut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Drum fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 4% 21% 48% 54% 52% 80% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.3%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
2
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Fats +180.7%
Contains more Other +684%
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Drum fish
22% 6% 71%
Protein: 22.49 g
Fats: 6.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.94 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more Fats +180.7%
Contains more Other +684%
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Water +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
1
Drum fish
Drum fish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Drum fish
25% 49% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.434 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.807 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.479 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halibut Drum fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Drum fish Opinion
Protein 18.42g 22.49g Drum fish
Fats 17.74g 6.32g Halibut
Calories 239kcal 153kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 77mg Drum fish
Iron 0.85mg 1.15mg Drum fish
Magnesium 33mg 38mg Drum fish
Phosphorus 210mg 231mg Drum fish
Potassium 344mg 353mg Drum fish
Sodium 103mg 96mg Drum fish
Zinc 0.51mg 0.85mg Drum fish
Copper 0.038mg 0.297mg Drum fish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.897mg Drum fish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Halibut
Vitamin A 60IU 196IU Drum fish
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 59µg Drum fish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Drum fish
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.081mg Drum fish
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.207mg Drum fish
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 2.862mg Drum fish
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.865mg Drum fish
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.346mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 17µg Drum fish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.31µg Drum fish
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.252mg Drum fish
Threonine 0.808mg 0.986mg Drum fish
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.036mg Drum fish
Leucine 1.497mg 1.828mg Drum fish
Lysine 1.692mg 2.065mg Drum fish
Methionine 0.545mg 0.666mg Drum fish
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.878mg Drum fish
Valine 0.949mg 1.159mg Drum fish
Histidine 0.542mg 0.662mg Drum fish
Cholesterol 59mg 82mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 1.434g Drum fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.368g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.295g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.185g Drum fish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 2.807g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 1.479g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut Drum fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
28%
Halibut
48%
Drum fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
56%
Drum fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drum fish
Drum fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.668g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drum fish
Drum fish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drum fish
Drum fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drum fish
Drum fish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/nutrients
  2. Drum fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171993/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.