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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% 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% 12% 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
Shad
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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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 10.769mg 55%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.14µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 10.742g 27%
Phosphorus 210mg 349mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.308mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.102g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.865mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 12%
Cholesterol 59mg 96mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.183mg 9%
Protein 18.42g 21.71g 7%
Calcium 4mg 60mg 6%
Iron 0.85mg 1.24mg 5%
Copper 0.038mg 0.082mg 5%
Potassium 344mg 492mg 4%
Folate 1µg 17µg 4%
Sodium 103mg 65mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 36µg 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.462mg 2%
Calories 239kcal 252kcal 1%
Magnesium 33mg 38mg 1%
Fats 17.74g 17.65g 0%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.47mg 0%
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.243mg 0%
Threonine 0.808mg 0.952mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1mg 0%
Leucine 1.497mg 1.764mg 0%
Lysine 1.692mg 1.993mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0.642mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.847mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 1.118mg 0%
Histidine 0.542mg 0.639mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g N/A

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.