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 of 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.
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Calcium
+275%
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Iron
+84.7%
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Magnesium
+193.9%
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Phosphorus
+32.4%
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Potassium
+16.6%
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Sodium
-19.4%
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Zinc
+84.3%
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Copper
+147.4%
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Manganese
+33.3%
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Selenium
+10.3%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Calcium
+275%
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Iron
+84.7%
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Magnesium
+193.9%
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Phosphorus
+32.4%
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Potassium
+16.6%
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Sodium
-19.4%
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Zinc
+84.3%
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Copper
+147.4%
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Manganese
+33.3%
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Selenium
+10.3%
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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Vitamin A
+200%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+117.8%
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Vitamin B2
+300%
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Vitamin B3
+256.2%
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Vitamin B5
+243.8%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+1879.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.485
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Vitamin A
+200%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+117.8%
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Vitamin B2
+300%
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Vitamin B3
+256.2%
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Vitamin B5
+243.8%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+1879.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.485
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+29.5%
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Other
+158.7%
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Water
+16.2%
Equal in Fats - 17.74
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+29.5%
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+158.7%
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+16.2%
Equal in Fats - 17.74
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+145.3%
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Saturated Fat
-25.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+53.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+145.3%
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Saturated Fat
-25.7%
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Monounsaturated 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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 23.85g | 18.42g |
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Fats | 17.81g | 17.74g |
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Calories | 262kcal | 239kcal |
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Calcium | 15mg | 4mg |
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Iron | 1.57mg | 0.85mg |
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Magnesium | 97mg | 33mg |
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Phosphorus | 278mg | 210mg |
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Potassium | 401mg | 344mg |
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Sodium | 83mg | 103mg |
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Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.51mg |
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Copper | 0.094mg | 0.038mg |
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Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.015mg |
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Selenium | 51.6µg | 46.8µg |
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Vitamin A | 180IU | 60IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 54µg | 18µg |
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Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.073mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.103mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1.923mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.288mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.485mg |
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Folate | 2µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 0.96µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.206mg |
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Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.808mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.849mg |
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Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.497mg |
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Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.692mg |
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Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.545mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.719mg |
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Valine | 1.228mg | 0.949mg |
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Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.542mg |
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Cholesterol | 75mg | 59mg |
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Saturated Fat | 4.176g | 3.102g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.504g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.674g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.114g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 7.006g | 10.742g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 1.753g |
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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
235%

28%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%

47%

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)