Halibut vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between halibut and tuna?
- Halibut is higher in monounsaturated fat, yet tuna is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 126% more.
- Halibut has 78 times more monounsaturated fat than tuna. While halibut has 10.742g of monounsaturated fat, tuna has only 0.138g.
- The amount of saturated fat in tuna is lower.
We used Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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 ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.2% |
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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1047.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +144.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2906.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7684.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +901.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 22.07mg | 126% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 108.2µg | 112% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 2.35µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 1.038mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.742g | 0.138g | 27% |
| Fats | 17.74g | 0.59g | 26% |
| Protein | 18.42g | 29.15g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 333mg | 18% |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 0.205g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 0.175g | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.134mg | 5% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 130kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 527mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.137mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.334mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.92mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 22µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.808mg | 1.224mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.497mg | 2.27mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.692mg | 2.565mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.827mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 1.091mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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
26%
86%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.897g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)