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Tuna salad vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tuna salad and Halibut

  • Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B12, yet Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Halibut is 31% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 4 times more Sodium than Halibut. Tuna salad contains 402mg of Sodium, while Halibut contains 103mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna salad 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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 +325%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +281.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg

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 7.3% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 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% 3.6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +498.8%
~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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 ProteinProtein +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +91.6%
~equal in Water ~61.88g
~equal in Other ~1.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 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 -50.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +272.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Halibut Opinion
Calories 187kcal 239kcal Halibut
Protein 16.04g 18.42g Halibut
Fats 9.26g 17.74g Halibut
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Tuna salad
Net carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 59mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 33mg Halibut
Calcium 17mg 4mg Tuna salad
Potassium 178mg 344mg Halibut
Iron 1mg 0.85mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg 0.038mg Tuna salad
Zinc 0.56mg 0.51mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 178mg 210mg Halibut
Sodium 402mg 103mg Halibut
Vitamin A 97IU 60IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A 24µg 18µg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg 46.8µg Halibut
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.103mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.923mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.288mg Halibut
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.485mg Halibut
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0.96µg Tuna salad
Folate 8µg 1µg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 3.102g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.753g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.206mg Halibut
Threonine 0.701mg 0.808mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.849mg Halibut
Leucine 1.293mg 1.497mg Halibut
Lysine 1.457mg 1.692mg Halibut
Methionine 0.47mg 0.545mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.719mg Halibut
Valine 0.824mg 0.949mg Halibut
Histidine 0.467mg 0.542mg Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
27%
Tuna salad
26%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.558g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.