Halibut vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Halibut and Shark
- Halibut has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Shark has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Halibut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 23% more.
- Halibut has 2 times more Potassium than Shark. Halibut has 344mg of Potassium, while Shark has 155mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +121.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.62g
~equal in
Water
~60.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +81% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.1% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~3.205g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 18.42g | 18.62g |
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| Fats | 17.74g | 13.82g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 59mg | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 344mg | 155mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 122mg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 54µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 2.783mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 1.21µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 15µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.102g | 3.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.742g | 5.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 3.701g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 0.808mg | 0.843mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.867mg |
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| Leucine | 1.497mg | 1.515mg |
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| Lysine | 1.692mg | 1.634mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 0.75mg |
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| Valine | 0.949mg | 0.965mg |
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| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.538mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.258g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 0.431g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.089g |
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (59 mg)
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 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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