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Tilefish vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tilefish and halibut different?

  • Tilefish is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, halibut is richer in vitamin B6 and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tilefish is 64% higher.
  • Tilefish contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than halibut. While tilefish contains 0.87mg of vitamin B5, halibut contains only 0.288mg.
  • Tilefish has less saturated fat.

Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
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 CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.7%
Contains more IronIron +174.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~33mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.015mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
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% 7% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
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% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 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 ProteinProtein +33%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +278.3%
Contains more OtherOther +237.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 39% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 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 -72%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +706.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilefish Halibut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.96µg 64%
Monounsaturated fat 1.332g 10.742g 24%
Fats 4.69g 17.74g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.485mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.288mg 12%
Protein 24.49g 18.42g 12%
Saturated fat 0.868g 3.102g 10%
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 1.923mg 10%
Selenium 51.5µg 46.8µg 9%
Iron 0.31mg 0.85mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.103mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.073mg 6%
Calories 147kcal 239kcal 5%
Potassium 512mg 344mg 5%
Phosphorus 236mg 210mg 4%
Folate 17µg 1µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g 1.753g 3%
Sodium 59mg 103mg 2%
Copper 0.052mg 0.038mg 2%
Calcium 26mg 4mg 2%
Cholesterol 64mg 59mg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 33mg 0%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.51mg 0%
Vitamin A 21µg 18µg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.015mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 1.074mg 0.808mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.128mg 0.849mg 0%
Leucine 1.99mg 1.497mg 0%
Lysine 2.249mg 1.692mg 0%
Methionine 0.725mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.956mg 0.719mg 0%
Valine 1.262mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.542mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g 0.674g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilefish Halibut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
46%
Tilefish
26%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Tilefish
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.234g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilefish
Tilefish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilefish
Tilefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilefish
Tilefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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)

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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.