Halibut vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Halibut and Sardine
- Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 333% higher.
- Halibut contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Sardine. Halibut contains 0.485mg of Vitamin B6, while Sardine contains 0.167mg.
- Halibut contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -66.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +243.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +389.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +620% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +190.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +831.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.4% |
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Water
~59.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +177.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 208kcal |
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| Protein | 18.42g | 24.62g |
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| Fats | 17.74g | 11.45g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 142mg |
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| Vitamin D | 193IU |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 39mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 382mg |
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| Potassium | 344mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 2.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.186mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 490mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 307mg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU | 108IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.04mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.108mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 52.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 5.245mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.642mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 8.94µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 75mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.102g | 1.528g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.742g | 3.869g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 5.148g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.276mg |
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| Threonine | 0.808mg | 1.079mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 1.134mg |
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| Leucine | 1.497mg | 2.001mg |
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| Lysine | 1.692mg | 2.26mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.729mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 0.961mg |
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| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.268mg |
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| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.725mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.473g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 0.509g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
124%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.574g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)