Halibut vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between halibut and perch?
- Halibut is higher in selenium and vitamin B6, yet perch is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, copper, vitamin B5, calcium, and zinc.
- Halibut's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% more.
- Halibut has 13 times more saturated fat than perch. While halibut has 3.102g of saturated fat, perch has only 0.237g.
We used Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this article.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +190.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +405.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5900% |
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 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +202.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +129.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1403.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5408.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +271.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.1µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 2.2µg | 52% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.9mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.14mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.742g | 0.195g | 26% |
| Fats | 17.74g | 1.18g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 115mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.192mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 0.237g | 13% |
| Protein | 18.42g | 24.86g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.87mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 102mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 0.472g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.43mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 257mg | 7% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 117kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 344mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 1.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.808mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.497mg | 2.02mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.692mg | 2.283mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.281mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.732mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 0.223g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.036g | N/A |
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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56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Perch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.865g)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
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)
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.