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Salmon raw vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salmon raw and Halibut raw

  • Salmon raw is richer than Halibut raw in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Salmon raw is 91% higher.
  • Salmon raw contains 25 times more Folate than Halibut raw. Salmon raw contains 25µg of Folate, while Halibut raw contains 1µg.
  • Salmon raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Fish, halibut, Greenland, 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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
9
:
0
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +82.8%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +733.3%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Selenium - 36.5
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
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 +300%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +82.8%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +733.3%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Selenium - 36.5

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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
7
:
4
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +565.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.8%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.5%
Salmon 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% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 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 B1 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +565.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.8%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
2
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2
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Fats +118.3%
Equal in Water - 70.27
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +38.1%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Fats +118.3%
Equal in Water - 70.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
2
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1
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +298.4%
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +298.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Halibut raw Opinion
Protein 19.84g 14.37g Salmon raw
Fats 6.34g 13.84g Halibut raw
Calories 142kcal 186kcal Halibut raw
Calcium 12mg 3mg Salmon raw
Iron 0.8mg 0.66mg Salmon raw
Magnesium 29mg 26mg Salmon raw
Phosphorus 200mg 164mg Salmon raw
Potassium 490mg 268mg Salmon raw
Sodium 44mg 80mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.64mg 0.4mg Salmon raw
Copper 0.25mg 0.03mg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.016mg 0.012mg Salmon raw
Selenium 36.5µg 36.5µg
Vitamin A 40IU 47IU Halibut raw
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 14µg Halibut raw
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.06mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.08mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 1.5mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.25mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.42mg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg 1µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 1µg Salmon raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.161mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg 0.63mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.662mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg 1.168mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg 1.32mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg 0.425mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.561mg Salmon raw
Valine 1.022mg 0.74mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg 0.423mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 55mg 46mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 0.981g 2.419g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0.393g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0.526g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0.089g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 8.378g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 1.367g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw 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
83%
Salmon raw
95%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.438g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.