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Halibut vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Halibut and Fish oil

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 in Halibut is higher than in Fish oil.
  • Fish oil covers your daily Cholesterol needs 217% more than Halibut.
  • Halibut contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish oil, sardine.

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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
9
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
8
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
3
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +463.7%
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +463.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
1
:
2
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1717.9%
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Fish oil
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1717.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Fish oil Opinion
Protein 18.42g 0g Halibut
Fats 17.74g 100g Fish oil
Calories 239kcal 902kcal Fish oil
Calcium 4mg 0mg Halibut
Iron 0.85mg 0mg Halibut
Magnesium 33mg 0mg Halibut
Phosphorus 210mg 0mg Halibut
Potassium 344mg 0mg Halibut
Sodium 103mg 0mg Fish oil
Zinc 0.51mg 0mg Halibut
Copper 0.038mg 0mg Halibut
Manganese 0.015mg 0mg Halibut
Selenium 46.8µg 0µg Halibut
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Halibut
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Halibut
Vitamin D 332IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 8.3µg Fish oil
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 0mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0mg Halibut
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 0µg Halibut
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0µg Halibut
Tryptophan 0.206mg Halibut
Threonine 0.808mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.849mg Halibut
Leucine 1.497mg Halibut
Lysine 1.692mg Halibut
Methionine 0.545mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.719mg Halibut
Valine 0.949mg Halibut
Histidine 0.542mg Halibut
Cholesterol 59mg 710mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 29.892g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 10.656g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 10.137g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 1.973g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 33.841g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 31.867g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut Fish oil
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
21%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.79g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halibut
Halibut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut
Halibut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/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.