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Halibut vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halibut and Shad

  • Halibut has more Vitamin B12, while Shad has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Shad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 55% higher.
  • Shad contains 7 times less Vitamin B12 than Halibut. Halibut contains 0.96µg of Vitamin B12, while Shad contains 0.14µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Halibut is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Shad
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43%
Contains more IronIron +45.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260%
~equal in Zinc ~0.47mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.462mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more OtherOther +38%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
~equal in Fats ~17.65g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~59.22g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Shad Opinion
Calories 239kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 18.42g 21.71g Shad
Fats 17.74g 17.65g Halibut
Cholesterol 59mg 96mg Halibut
Magnesium 33mg 38mg Shad
Calcium 4mg 60mg Shad
Potassium 344mg 492mg Shad
Iron 0.85mg 1.24mg Shad
Copper 0.038mg 0.082mg Shad
Zinc 0.51mg 0.47mg Halibut
Phosphorus 210mg 349mg Shad
Sodium 103mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 60IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A 18µg 36µg Shad
Manganese 0.015mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.462mg Halibut
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.14µg Halibut
Folate 1µg 17µg Shad
Saturated Fat 3.102g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g Halibut
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.243mg Shad
Threonine 0.808mg 0.952mg Shad
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1mg Shad
Leucine 1.497mg 1.764mg Shad
Lysine 1.692mg 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.545mg 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.847mg Shad
Valine 0.949mg 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.542mg 0.639mg Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut Shad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
26%
Halibut
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
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)

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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.