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Yellowtail vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yellowtail and Halibut

  • Yellowtail has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, while Halibut has more Vitamin B6.
  • Yellowtail's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 42% higher.
  • Halibut contains 7 times less Calcium than Yellowtail. Yellowtail contains 29mg of Calcium, while Halibut contains 4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Calcium +625%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +56.4%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Zinc +31.4%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +625%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +56.4%
Contains less Sodium -51.5%
Contains more Zinc +31.4%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
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 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
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% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 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 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +353.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61.1%
Contains more Fats +164%
Equal in Water - 61.88
Equal in Other - 1.96
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 +61.1%
Contains more Fats +164%
Equal in Water - 61.88
Equal in Other - 1.96

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail 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 Yellowtail Halibut Opinion
Protein 29.67g 18.42g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 17.74g Halibut
Calories 187kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 29mg 4mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 0.85mg Halibut
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 201mg 210mg Halibut
Potassium 538mg 344mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 103mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 0.51mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.058mg 0.038mg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg Yellowtail
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 104IU 60IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 18µg Yellowtail
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.073mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.103mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 1.923mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.288mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 4µg 1µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 0.96µg Yellowtail
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.206mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 0.808mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 0.849mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.497mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 1.692mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.545mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.719mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 0.949mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.542mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 59mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yellowtail 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
40%
Yellowtail
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.