Shark vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Shark and Halibut
- Shark has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, while Halibut has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
- Shark's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 22% higher.
- Halibut contains 9 times less Calcium than Shark. Shark contains 34mg of Calcium, while Halibut contains 4mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Shark is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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.
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Calcium
+750%
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Magnesium
+48.5%
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Sodium
-23.3%
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Potassium
+115%
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Zinc
+18.6%
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Copper
+15.2%
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Selenium
+28.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.85
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
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Calcium
+750%
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Magnesium
+48.5%
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Sodium
-23.3%
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Potassium
+115%
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Zinc
+18.6%
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Copper
+15.2%
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Selenium
+28.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.85
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
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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Vitamin A
+288.3%
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Vitamin B3
+52.8%
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Vitamin B5
+141.3%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+55.2%
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Vitamin B1
+73.8%
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Vitamin B2
+66.1%
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Vitamin B6
+21.3%
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Vitamin A
+288.3%
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Vitamin B3
+52.8%
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Vitamin B5
+141.3%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+55.2%
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Vitamin B1
+73.8%
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Vitamin B2
+66.1%
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Vitamin B6
+21.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+13.9%
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Water
+18.9%
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Fats
+293.3%
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Other
+110.8%
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Protein
+13.9%
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Water
+18.9%
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Fats
+293.3%
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+110.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-70.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+494.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+46.7%
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Saturated Fat
-70.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+494.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+46.7%
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 20.98g | 18.42g |
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Fats | 4.51g | 17.74g |
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Calories | 130kcal | 239kcal |
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Calcium | 34mg | 4mg |
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Iron | 0.84mg | 0.85mg |
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Magnesium | 49mg | 33mg |
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Phosphorus | 210mg | 210mg | |
Potassium | 160mg | 344mg |
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Sodium | 79mg | 103mg |
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Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.51mg |
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Copper | 0.033mg | 0.038mg |
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Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | |
Selenium | 36.5µg | 46.8µg |
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Vitamin A | 233IU | 60IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 70µg | 18µg |
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Vitamin E | 1mg |
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Vitamin D | 24IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.073mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.103mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.938mg | 1.923mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.695mg | 0.288mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.485mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.49µg | 0.96µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.206mg |
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Threonine | 0.92mg | 0.808mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.967mg | 0.849mg |
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Leucine | 1.705mg | 1.497mg |
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Lysine | 1.926mg | 1.692mg |
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Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.545mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.819mg | 0.719mg |
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Valine | 1.081mg | 0.949mg |
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Histidine | 0.618mg | 0.542mg |
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Cholesterol | 51mg | 59mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.925g | 3.102g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.527g | 0.504g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.316g | 0.674g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g | 0.114g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.808g | 10.742g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.195g | 1.753g |
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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
38%

28%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%

47%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.177g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shark is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Halibut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)