Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Halibut raw vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

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 for 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.

Infographic

Halibut raw vs Mackerel 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94%
Contains more IronIron +112.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +226%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7700%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~25.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.41mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +63.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.7%
Contains more FatsFats +81.4%
Contains more OtherOther +781.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +354.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.32g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1µg 12µg 458%
Sodium 80mg 4450mg 190%
Selenium 36.5µg 73.4µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 6.21g 32%
Saturated fat 2.419g 7.148g 21%
Fats 13.84g 25.1g 17%
Cholesterol 46mg 95mg 16%
Phosphorus 164mg 254mg 13%
Vitamin D 1097IU 1006IU 11%
Vitamin D 27.4µg 25.2µg 11%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 2.38mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 3.3mg 11%
Iron 0.66mg 1.4mg 9%
Copper 0.03mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.19mg 8%
Protein 14.37g 18.5g 8%
Magnesium 26mg 60mg 8%
Potassium 268mg 520mg 7%
Choline 61.8mg 101.6mg 7%
Calories 186kcal 305kcal 6%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 3mg 66mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 7.8µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Folate 1µg 15µg 4%
Vitamin A 14µg 47µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.41mg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8.378g 8.32g 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.63mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.662mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.32mg 0%
Methionine 0.425mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0%
Valine 0.74mg 0%
Histidine 0.423mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
59%
Halibut raw
172%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4370mg)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. 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.