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Chinook salmon vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinook salmon and Halibut?

  • Halibut has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Folate than Chinook salmon.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has 35 times more Folate than Halibut. Chinook salmon has 35µg of Folate, while Halibut has 1µg.
  • Halibut contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 +600%
Contains more Magnesium +269.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.85
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 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 +600%
Contains more Magnesium +269.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.85
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
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 +726.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +422.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.3%
Contains more Folate +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.485
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 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 +726.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +422.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.3%
Contains more Folate +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.6%
Contains more Fats +32.6%
Equal in Water - 61.88
Equal in Other - 1.96
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 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 +39.6%
Contains more Fats +32.6%
Equal in Water - 61.88
Equal in Other - 1.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.102
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.1%
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.
Chinook salmon Halibut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Halibut Opinion
Protein 25.72g 18.42g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 17.74g Halibut
Calories 231kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 28mg 4mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.85mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 33mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 210mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 344mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 103mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 0.51mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.038mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg Chinook salmon
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 496IU 60IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 18µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.103mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 1.923mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 35µg 1µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0.96µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.206mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.808mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.849mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.497mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 1.692mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.545mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.719mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.949mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.542mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 59mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.214g 3.102g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.504g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.674g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.114g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 1.753g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon 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
68%
Chinook salmon
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.