Oysters vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between oysters and halibut
- Oysters is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, iron, manganese, and calcium, yet halibut is higher in vitamin B6 and selenium.
- Oysters covers your daily zinc needs 710% more than halibut.
- Oysters contains 150 times more copper than halibut. While oysters contains 5.707mg of copper, halibut contains only 0.038mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in halibut is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +983.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14918.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15311.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3840% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.5% |
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 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1722.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +695.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +418.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2022.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 78.6mg | 0.51mg | 710% |
| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg | 0.96µg | 689% |
| Copper | 5.707mg | 0.038mg | 630% |
| Iron | 9.21mg | 0.85mg | 105% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.485mg | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.506g | 10.742g | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.591mg | 0.015mg | 25% |
| Choline | 130mg | 24% | |
| Fats | 3.42g | 17.74g | 22% |
| Protein | 11.42g | 18.42g | 14% |
| Selenium | 39.5µg | 46.8µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 4mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.948g | 3.102g | 10% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 239kcal | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 344mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g | 1.753g | 5% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 103mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Folate | 14µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.288mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 5.45g | 0g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.45g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.23g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.9g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 1.923mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.068g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.762mg | 1.692mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.257mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.523mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.674g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oysters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.154g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)