Halibut vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Halibut and Whitefish different?
- Halibut is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Whitefish is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Halibut is 56% higher.
- Halibut contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Whitefish. While Halibut contains 3.102g of Saturated Fat, Whitefish contains only 1.162g.
Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +80.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +725% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +149% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +473.3% |
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 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.5% |
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Carbs
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Water
~65.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +319.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.2% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 18.42g | 24.47g |
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| Fats | 17.74g | 7.51g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 77mg |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 344mg | 406mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.092mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 103mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 60IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg | 39µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.086mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 3.846mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.96µg | |
| Folate | 1µg | 17µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.102g | 1.162g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.742g | 2.559g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 2.755g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.274mg |
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| Threonine | 0.808mg | 1.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 1.128mg |
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| Leucine | 1.497mg | 1.989mg |
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| Lysine | 1.692mg | 2.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 0.955mg |
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| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.261mg |
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| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.721mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.406g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 1.206g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.209g |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whitefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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)