Halibut vs Mackerel - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Halibut and Mackerel different?
- Halibut 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.
- Halibut 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-98.2%
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Calcium
+2100%
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Iron
+112.1%
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Magnesium
+130.8%
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Phosphorus
+54.9%
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Potassium
+94%
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Zinc
+175%
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Copper
+233.3%
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-98.2%
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+2100%
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Iron
+112.1%
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Magnesium
+130.8%
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Phosphorus
+54.9%
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Potassium
+94%
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Zinc
+175%
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Copper
+233.3%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+200%
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Vitamin A
+234%
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Vitamin E
+226%
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Vitamin B2
+137.5%
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Vitamin B3
+120%
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Folate
+1400%
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Vitamin B12
+1100%
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Vitamin K
+7700%
Equal in Vitamin D - 25.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.41
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Vitamin B1
+200%
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Vitamin A
+234%
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Vitamin E
+226%
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Vitamin B2
+137.5%
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Vitamin B3
+120%
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Folate
+1400%
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Vitamin B12
+1100%
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Vitamin K
+7700%
Equal in Vitamin D - 25.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.41
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+63.4%
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Protein
+28.7%
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Fats
+81.4%
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+781.6%
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Water
+63.4%
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+28.7%
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+81.4%
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+781.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-66.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+354.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32
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Saturated Fat
-66.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+354.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 14.37g | 18.5g |
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| Fats | 13.84g | 25.1g |
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| Calories | 186kcal | 305kcal |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 66mg |
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| Iron | 0.66mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 60mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 254mg |
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| Potassium | 268mg | 520mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 4450mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 47IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 14µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1097IU | 1006IU |
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| Vitamin D | 27.4µg | 25.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.5mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.42mg | 0.41mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 7.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.63mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.662mg |
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| Leucine | 1.168mg |
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| Lysine | 1.32mg |
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| Methionine | 0.425mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.561mg |
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| Valine | 0.74mg |
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| Histidine | 0.423mg |
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| Cholesterol | 46mg | 95mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.419g | 7.148g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.393g | 2.965g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.526g | 1.619g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.391g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.378g | 8.32g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.367g | 6.21g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| Low glycemic index diet | Equal | |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
95%
212%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 4370mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut 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.