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Halibut vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halibut and Ling fish

  • Halibut is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, yet Ling fish is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Halibut is 13% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, ling, 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
2
:
7
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.1%
Contains more Copper +271.1%
Contains more Manganese +153.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.83
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.1%
Contains more Copper +271.1%
Contains more Manganese +153.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.83
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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
2
:
6
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
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%
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
2
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Fats +2063.4%
Contains more Other +106.3%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +2063.4%
Contains more Other +106.3%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Water +19.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Ling fish Opinion
Protein 18.42g 24.35g Ling fish
Fats 17.74g 0.82g Halibut
Calories 239kcal 111kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 44mg Ling fish
Iron 0.85mg 0.83mg Halibut
Magnesium 33mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 210mg 254mg Ling fish
Potassium 344mg 486mg Ling fish
Sodium 103mg 173mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 1mg Ling fish
Copper 0.038mg 0.141mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.038mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 60IU 115IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 35µg Ling fish
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.127mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.231mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 2.801mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.369mg Ling fish
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.351mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 8µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.65µg Halibut
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.273mg Ling fish
Threonine 0.808mg 1.067mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.122mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.497mg 1.979mg Ling fish
Lysine 1.692mg 2.236mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.545mg 0.721mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.95mg Ling fish
Valine 0.949mg 1.254mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.542mg 0.717mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 59mg 51mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 3.102g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut Ling 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
28%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.