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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Halibut

  • Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Halibut has more Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 323% more.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Halibut. Atlantic Mackerel has 9.08mg of Vitamin B3, while Halibut has 1.923mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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 +200%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +130.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Copper +92.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Potassium - 344
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +130.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Copper +92.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Potassium - 344
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
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 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +807.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Equal in Folate - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
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 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +807.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +102%
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.42
Equal in Water - 61.88
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 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 Other +102%
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.42
Equal in Water - 61.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.102
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.102

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Halibut Opinion
Protein 18.6g 18.42g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 13.89g 17.74g Halibut
Calories 205kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 12mg 4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Iron 1.63mg 0.85mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 33mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 210mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 344mg Halibut
Sodium 90mg 103mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 0.51mg Atlantic Mackerel
Copper 0.073mg 0.038mg Atlantic Mackerel
Manganese 0.015mg 0.015mg
Selenium 44.1µg 46.8µg Halibut
Vitamin A 167IU 60IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 18µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.073mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.103mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 1.923mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.288mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 1µg
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 0.96µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.206mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.815mg 0.808mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.849mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg 1.497mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg 1.692mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.545mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.719mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.958mg 0.949mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.542mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 59mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.257g 3.102g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.504g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.674g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.114g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 1.753g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Atlantic Mackerel Halibut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.