Halibut vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between halibut and sunfish
- Halibut is richer in selenium and vitamin B6, yet sunfish is richer in vitamin B12, copper, manganese, zinc, vitamin B5, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sunfish is 56% higher.
- Halibut contains 17 times more saturated fat than sunfish. Halibut contains 3.102g of saturated fat, while sunfish contains 0.178g.
Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2475% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +913.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +290.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5880% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +140.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1871.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +284.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7061.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +456.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 2.31µg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.385mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.897mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.138mg | 27% |
| Fats | 17.74g | 0.9g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.742g | 0.15g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 0.178g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.99mg | 13% |
| Protein | 18.42g | 24.87g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.865mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 0.315g | 10% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 103mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.54mg | 9% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 114kcal | 6% |
| Folate | 1µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 1.462mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 449mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.092mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 103mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.808mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 1.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.497mg | 2.022mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.692mg | 2.284mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.281mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.732mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 0.092g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.042g | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.924g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunfish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (103 mg)
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.