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Shark vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shark and Halibut raw

  • Shark is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Iron, yet Halibut raw is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Shark contains 17 times more Calcium than Halibut raw. Shark contains 50mg of Calcium, while Halibut raw contains 3mg.
  • Halibut raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw.

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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.
Shark
Shark
7
:
3
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +68.2%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +316.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.9%
Contains less Sodium -34.4%
Equal in Selenium - 36.5
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Halibut raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Iron +68.2%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +316.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.9%
Contains less Sodium -34.4%
Equal in Selenium - 36.5

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.
Shark
Shark
7
:
4
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Vitamin A +283%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Halibut raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +283%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
3
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Equal in Fats - 13.84
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Halibut raw
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Equal in Fats - 13.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
1
:
2
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Halibut raw Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 14.37g Shark
Fats 13.82g 13.84g Halibut raw
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 186kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 3mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0.66mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 26mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 164mg Shark
Potassium 155mg 268mg Halibut raw
Sodium 122mg 80mg Halibut raw
Zinc 0.48mg 0.4mg Shark
Copper 0.042mg 0.03mg Shark
Manganese 0.05mg 0.012mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 36.5µg Halibut raw
Vitamin A 180IU 47IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 14µg Shark
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.06mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.08mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 1.5mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.25mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.42mg Halibut raw
Folate 15µg 1µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 1µg Shark
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.161mg Shark
Threonine 0.843mg 0.63mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.867mg 0.662mg Shark
Leucine 1.515mg 1.168mg Shark
Lysine 1.634mg 1.32mg Shark
Methionine 0.541mg 0.425mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.561mg Shark
Valine 0.965mg 0.74mg Shark
Histidine 0.538mg 0.423mg Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 46mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 3.205g 2.419g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.393g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.526g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.089g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 8.378g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 1.367g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Halibut raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
31%
Shark
95%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/nutrients
  2. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.