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Shad vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shad and Halibut

  • Shad has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Halibut has more Vitamin B12.
  • Shad's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 55% higher.
  • Halibut contains 17 times less Folate than Shad. Shad contains 17µg of Folate, while Halibut contains 1µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Halibut is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shad, american, 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.
Shad
8
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Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +45.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.2%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Copper +115.8%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +45.9%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.2%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Copper +115.8%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
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.
Shad
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.3%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +585.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.485
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.3%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +585.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
1
:
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Other +38%
Equal in Fats - 17.74
Equal in Water - 61.88
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
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 +17.9%
Contains more Other +38%
Equal in Fats - 17.74
Equal in Water - 61.88

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad Halibut
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 Shad Halibut Opinion
Protein 21.71g 18.42g Shad
Fats 17.65g 17.74g Halibut
Calories 252kcal 239kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 4mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.85mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 210mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 344mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 103mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.51mg Halibut
Copper 0.082mg 0.038mg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.015mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 120IU 60IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 18µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.073mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.103mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 1.923mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.288mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 17µg 1µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.96µg Halibut
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.206mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.808mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.849mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.497mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.692mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.545mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.719mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.949mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.542mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 59mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g Shad
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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Shad 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
43%
Shad
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.