Shark vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Shark and Halibut
- Shark has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Halibut has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Halibut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 23% more.
- Shark has 13 times more Calcium than Halibut. Shark has 50mg of Calcium, while Halibut has 4mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.6% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.42g
~equal in
Water
~61.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +81% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~3.102g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 18.42g |
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| Fats | 13.82g | 17.74g |
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| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 59mg | 59mg | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 33mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 155mg | 344mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.038mg |
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| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 210mg |
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| Sodium | 122mg | 103mg |
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| Vitamin A | 180IU | 60IU |
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| Vitamin A | 54µg | 18µg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 34µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 1.923mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.288mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 0.96µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 1µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.205g | 3.102g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.935g | 10.742g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 1.753g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0.808mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0.849mg |
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| Leucine | 1.515mg | 1.497mg |
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| Lysine | 1.634mg | 1.692mg |
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| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.545mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.719mg |
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| Valine | 0.965mg | 0.949mg |
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| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.542mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.674g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.504g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.114g |
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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
29%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (59 mg)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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