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Halibut raw vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Halibut raw and Mackerel

  • 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.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Halibut raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
1
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9
Mackerel
Mackerel
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 - 83
Halibut raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
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 - 83

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.
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
3
:
9
Mackerel
Mackerel
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 - 0.46
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%
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%
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 - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Mackerel
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
95%
Halibut raw
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
64%
Mackerel

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?
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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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.