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Ling fish vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ling fish and Halibut

  • Ling fish is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Halibut is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Halibut is 13% higher.
  • Ling fish contains 11 times more Calcium than Halibut. Ling fish contains 44mg of Calcium, while Halibut contains 4mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
7
:
2
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.1%
Contains more Copper +271.1%
Contains more Manganese +153.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.85
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.1%
Contains more Copper +271.1%
Contains more Manganese +153.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.85
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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
6
:
2
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.7%
Ling fish
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% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Halibut
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ling fish
Ling fish
2
:
2
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Fats +2063.4%
Contains more Other +106.3%
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Fats +2063.4%
Contains more Other +106.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Halibut Opinion
Protein 24.35g 18.42g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 17.74g Halibut
Calories 111kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 44mg 4mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 0.85mg Halibut
Magnesium 81mg 33mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 210mg Ling fish
Potassium 486mg 344mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 103mg Halibut
Zinc 1mg 0.51mg Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.038mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.038mg 0.015mg Ling fish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 115IU 60IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 18µg Ling fish
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.073mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.103mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 1.923mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.288mg Ling fish
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 8µg 1µg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0.96µg Halibut
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.206mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 0.808mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 0.849mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 1.497mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 1.692mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.545mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.719mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 0.949mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.542mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 59mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 3.102g Ling fish
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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is better in case of low diet
Ling fish Halibut
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%
Ling fish
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/nutrients
  2. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.