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Snapper vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Snapper and Halibut different?

  • Snapper is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, while Halibut is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Snapper covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 106% more than Halibut.
  • Snapper contains 10 times more Calcium than Halibut. Snapper contains 40mg of Calcium, while Halibut contains 4mg.
  • Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Potassium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Iron +254.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +12.1%
Contains more Potassium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.7%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Iron +254.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.8%
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 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 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 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Fats +931.4%
Contains more Other +20.2%
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 +42.8%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Fats +931.4%
Contains more Other +20.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3236%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.1%
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3236%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Halibut Opinion
Protein 26.3g 18.42g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 17.74g Halibut
Calories 128kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 40mg 4mg Snapper
Iron 0.24mg 0.85mg Halibut
Magnesium 37mg 33mg Snapper
Phosphorus 201mg 210mg Halibut
Potassium 522mg 344mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 103mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 0.51mg Halibut
Copper 0.046mg 0.038mg Snapper
Manganese 0.017mg 0.015mg Snapper
Selenium 49µg 46.8µg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 60IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 18µg Snapper
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.103mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 1.923mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.288mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 6µg 1µg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 0.96µg Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.206mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 0.808mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 0.849mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.497mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 1.692mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.545mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.719mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 0.949mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.542mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 59mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 3.102g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 1.753g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snapper 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
53%
Snapper
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.737g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper is cheaper (difference - $5)
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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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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.