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Snail vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between snail and halibut?

  • Snail is richer in magnesium, copper, iron, and phosphorus, yet halibut is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1.
  • Snail's daily need coverage for magnesium is 52% higher.
  • Snail has 11 times more Copper than halibut. Snail has 0.4mg of Copper, while halibut has 0.038mg.
  • Snail contains less saturated Fat.

We used Mollusks, snail, raw and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Snail
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 3% 34% 131% 133% 27% 117% 9.1% 0% 149%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +657.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +311.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +952.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.8%
~equal in Potassium ~344mg

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.
Snail
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6% 100% 0% 2.5% 28% 26% 0% 30% 63% 0.25% 4.5% 35%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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16% 2% 79%
Protein: 16.1 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 79.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1167.1%
Contains more OtherOther +50.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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41% 30% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.361 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.259 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.252 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4047.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +595.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snail Halibut Opinion
Calories 90kcal 239kcal Halibut
Protein 16.1g 18.42g Halibut
Fats 1.4g 17.74g Halibut
Net carbs 2g 0g Snail
Carbs 2g 0g Snail
Cholesterol 50mg 59mg Snail
Magnesium 250mg 33mg Snail
Calcium 10mg 4mg Snail
Potassium 382mg 344mg Snail
Iron 3.5mg 0.85mg Snail
Copper 0.4mg 0.038mg Snail
Zinc 1mg 0.51mg Snail
Phosphorus 272mg 210mg Snail
Sodium 70mg 103mg Snail
Vitamin A 100IU 60IU Snail
Vitamin A 30µg 18µg Snail
Vitamin E 5mg Snail
Manganese 0.015mg Halibut
Selenium 27.4µg 46.8µg Halibut
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.103mg Snail
Vitamin B3 1.4mg 1.923mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.288mg Halibut
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.485mg Halibut
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.96µg Halibut
Vitamin K 0.1µg Snail
Folate 6µg 1µg Snail
Choline 65mg Snail
Saturated Fat 0.361g 3.102g Snail
Monounsaturated Fat 0.259g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.252g 1.753g Halibut
Tryptophan 0.206mg Halibut
Threonine 0.808mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.849mg Halibut
Leucine 1.497mg Halibut
Lysine 1.692mg Halibut
Methionine 0.545mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.719mg Halibut
Valine 0.949mg Halibut
Histidine 0.542mg Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g 0.114g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Snail Halibut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
23%
Snail
26%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Snail
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snail
Snail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.741g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Snail
Snail is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Snail
Snail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Snail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167744/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.