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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
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34%
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%

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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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
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%
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
Contains more Water +63.4%
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Fats +81.4%
Contains more Other +781.6%
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 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
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.32
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
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 most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Halibut 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 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
Zinc 0.4mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.03mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 47IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.73mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1097IU 1006IU Halibut
Vitamin D 27.4µg 25.2µg Halibut
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.02mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Halibut
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.41mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 1µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.161mg Halibut
Threonine 0.63mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.662mg Halibut
Leucine 1.168mg Halibut
Lysine 1.32mg Halibut
Methionine 0.425mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.561mg Halibut
Valine 0.74mg Halibut
Histidine 0.423mg Halibut
Cholesterol 46mg 95mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 2.419g 7.148g Halibut
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
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut 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 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%
Halibut
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Halibut
114%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 4370mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
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.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Halibut - 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.