Mackerel vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mackerel and halibut
- Halibut has less vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, and copper than mackerel.
- Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 752% more than halibut.
- Mackerel has 4 times more vitamin B2 than halibut. While mackerel has 0.412mg of vitamin B2, halibut has only 0.103mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +193.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +256.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1879.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
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~17.74g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0.96µg | 752% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1.923mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.103mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.753g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 33mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.288mg | 14% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 18.42g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 210mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 0.85mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 46.8µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 10.742g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.073mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.038mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 3.102g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 344mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 239kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 17.74g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.692mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.674g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.114g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halibut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)