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Halibut vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halibut and Tuna salad

  • Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6, and Selenium, yet Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Halibut is 31% higher.
  • Halibut contains 5 times more Cholesterol than Tuna salad. Halibut contains 59mg of Cholesterol, while Tuna salad contains 13mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna salad.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +281.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg

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%
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 7.3% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +498.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.26mg
~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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +91.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.16g
~equal in Other ~2.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +272.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 239kcal 187kcal Halibut
Protein 18.42g 16.04g Halibut
Fats 17.74g 9.26g Halibut
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 0g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 59mg 13mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 33mg 19mg Halibut
Calcium 4mg 17mg Tuna salad
Potassium 344mg 178mg Halibut
Iron 0.85mg 1mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.038mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.51mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 210mg 178mg Halibut
Sodium 103mg 402mg Halibut
Vitamin A 60IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A 18µg 24µg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 46.8µg 41.2µg Halibut
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.031mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.07mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.26mg Halibut
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.081mg Halibut
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Folate 1µg 8µg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 3.102g 1.544g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 2.887g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.18mg Halibut
Threonine 0.808mg 0.701mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.739mg Halibut
Leucine 1.497mg 1.293mg Halibut
Lysine 1.692mg 1.457mg Halibut
Methionine 0.545mg 0.47mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.626mg Halibut
Valine 0.949mg 0.824mg Halibut
Histidine 0.542mg 0.467mg Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.014g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.055g 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 Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.558g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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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.

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.