Whitefish vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are whitefish and halibut different?
- Whitefish is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, zinc, and copper; however, halibut is richer in selenium and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for halibut is 56% higher.
- Whitefish contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than halibut. While whitefish contains 0.865mg of vitamin B5, halibut contains only 0.288mg.
- Halibut has less cholesterol.
Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +725% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +149% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +473.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.2% |
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Water
~61.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +319.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg | 56% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.559g | 10.742g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 210mg | 19% |
| Fats | 7.51g | 17.74g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.288mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 1.923mg | 12% |
| Protein | 24.47g | 18.42g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.485mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.162g | 3.102g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 0.073mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g | 1.753g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.51mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.092mg | 0.038mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 0.85mg | 5% |
| Folate | 17µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 239kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 344mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 0.96µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.073mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.989mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.248mg | 1.692mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.955mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.261mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g | 0.674g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g | 0.114g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whitefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whitefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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)