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Halibut vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Halibut and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Halibut has more Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Atlantic Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 323% more.
  • Halibut has 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Atlantic Mackerel. Halibut has 10.742g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Atlantic Mackerel has 5.456g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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 - 217
Equal in Potassium - 314
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
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 - 217
Equal in Potassium - 314
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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 B6 +21.6%
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%
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
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%
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Contains more Other +102%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Equal in Water - 63.55
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Contains more Other +102%
Equal in Protein - 18.6
Equal in Water - 63.55

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
28%
Halibut
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.