Halibut vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Halibut and Flatfish
- Halibut is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Flatfish is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
- Halibut covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 28% more than Flatfish.
- Halibut contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Flatfish. While Halibut contains 3.102g of Saturated Fat, Flatfish contains only 0.542g.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +269.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +525% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +312% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +321.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +36.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +648.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1535% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +281.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 86kcal |
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| Protein | 18.42g | 15.24g |
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| Fats | 17.74g | 2.37g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 139IU |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 344mg | 197mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.023mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 309mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 363mg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 32.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 1.278mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 1.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Choline | 79.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.102g | 0.542g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.742g | 0.657g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 0.459g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.197mg |
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| Threonine | 0.808mg | 0.719mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.754mg |
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| Leucine | 1.497mg | 1.335mg |
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| Lysine | 1.692mg | 1.561mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 0.624mg |
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| Valine | 0.949mg | 0.8mg |
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| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.374mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.168g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flatfish is cheaper (difference - $5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.