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Halibut raw vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halibut raw and Mackerel different?

  • Halibut raw is richer in Vitamin D, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 458% more than Halibut raw.
  • Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted types were used in this article.

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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
2
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +112.1%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +94%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +101.1%
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 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Iron +112.1%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +94%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +101.1%

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
4
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +234%
Contains more Vitamin E +226%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +7700%
Equal in Vitamin D - 25.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.41
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 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +234%
Contains more Vitamin E +226%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +7700%
Equal in Vitamin D - 25.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
1
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Water +63.4%
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Fats +81.4%
Contains more Other +781.6%
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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Water +63.4%
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Fats +81.4%
Contains more Other +781.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
2
:
1
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Mackerel Opinion
Protein 14.37g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 13.84g 25.1g Mackerel
Calories 186kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Calcium 3mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 0.66mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 26mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 164mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 268mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 80mg 4450mg Halibut raw
Zinc 0.4mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.03mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.012mg Halibut raw
Selenium 36.5µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 47IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.73mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1097IU 1006IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg 25.2µg Halibut raw
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.02mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.41mg Halibut raw
Folate 1µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 1µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.161mg Halibut raw
Threonine 0.63mg Halibut raw
Isoleucine 0.662mg Halibut raw
Leucine 1.168mg Halibut raw
Lysine 1.32mg Halibut raw
Methionine 0.425mg Halibut raw
Phenylalanine 0.561mg Halibut raw
Valine 0.74mg Halibut raw
Histidine 0.423mg Halibut raw
Cholesterol 46mg 95mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 2.419g 7.148g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 8.32g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 6.21g 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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4370mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. 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/168149/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.