Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Seafood
  4. Mackerel
  5. Compare
  6. Mackerel vs. Halibut raw

Mackerel vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between Mackerel and Halibut raw

  • Mackerel is higher than Halibut raw in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 750% more than Halibut raw.
  • Mackerel contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Halibut raw. While Mackerel contains 0.412mg of Vitamin B2, Halibut raw contains only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Halibut raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw.

Infographic

Mackerel vs Halibut raw infographic
Infographic link

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
9
:
1
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +137.9%
Contains more Magnesium +273.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Copper +213.3%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%
Equal in Sodium - 80
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Halibut raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +137.9%
Contains more Magnesium +273.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.5%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains more Zinc +135%
Contains more Copper +213.3%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%
Equal in Sodium - 80

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
9
:
3
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Vitamin A +283%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +296%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.42
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Halibut raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +283%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +296%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1800%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
1
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +28.7%
Contains more Other +233.6%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Halibut raw
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +28.7%
Contains more Other +233.6%
Contains more Water +31.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
1
:
2
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.6%
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Halibut raw Opinion
Protein 23.85g 14.37g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 13.84g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 186kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 3mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.66mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 26mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 164mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 268mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 80mg Halibut raw
Zinc 0.94mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.03mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.012mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 36.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 47IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 14µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.06mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.08mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.5mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.25mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.42mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.161mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.63mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.662mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.168mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.32mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.425mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.561mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.74mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.423mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 46mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 4.176g 2.419g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.393g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.526g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.089g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 8.378g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.367g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Mackerel
95%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.757g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients
  2. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.