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Halibut vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Halibut and Yellowtail

  • Halibut has more Vitamin B6, while Yellowtail has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Yellowtail's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 42% higher.
  • Yellowtail contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Halibut. Halibut contains 0.485mg of Vitamin B6, while Yellowtail contains 0.185mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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 Iron +34.9%
Contains more Calcium +625%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +56.4%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Zinc +31.4%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Calcium +625%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +56.4%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Zinc +31.4%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +164%
Contains more Protein +61.1%
Equal in Water - 67.33
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +164%
Contains more Protein +61.1%
Equal in Water - 67.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Yellowtail Opinion
Protein 18.42g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 17.74g 6.72g Halibut
Calories 239kcal 187kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 29mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.85mg 0.63mg Halibut
Magnesium 33mg 38mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 210mg 201mg Halibut
Potassium 344mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 103mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.51mg 0.67mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.038mg 0.058mg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.015mg 0.019mg Yellowtail
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 60IU 104IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 31µg Yellowtail
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.051mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.681mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.185mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 4µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.25µg Yellowtail
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 0.808mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 1.497mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 1.692mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.545mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 0.949mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.542mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 59mg 71mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Halibut Yellowtail
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
28%
Halibut
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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)

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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.