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Halibut raw vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between halibut raw and salmon raw

  • Salmon raw is richer than halibut raw in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, potassium, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for salmon raw is 91% higher.
  • Halibut raw contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than salmon raw. Halibut raw contains 2.419g of Saturated Fat, while salmon raw contains 0.981g.
  • Salmon raw contains less saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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.
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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.8%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +733.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
~equal in Selenium ~36.5µg

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% 2.8% 15% 822% 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% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +565.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +218%
Contains more FolateFolate +2400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +118.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more OtherOther +250%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.5g

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +298.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Salmon raw Opinion
Calories 186kcal 142kcal Halibut raw
Protein 14.37g 19.84g Salmon raw
Fats 13.84g 6.34g Halibut raw
Cholesterol 46mg 55mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Magnesium 26mg 29mg Salmon raw
Calcium 3mg 12mg Salmon raw
Potassium 268mg 490mg Salmon raw
Iron 0.66mg 0.8mg Salmon raw
Copper 0.03mg 0.25mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.4mg 0.64mg Salmon raw
Phosphorus 164mg 200mg Salmon raw
Sodium 80mg 44mg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 47IU 40IU Halibut raw
Vitamin A 14µg 12µg Halibut raw
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Manganese 0.012mg 0.016mg Salmon raw
Selenium 36.5µg 36.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 1µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Folate 1µg 25µg Salmon raw
Choline 61.8mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 2.419g 0.981g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 2.103g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 2.539g Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.63mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.662mg 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.168mg 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.32mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.425mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 0.74mg 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.423mg 0.584mg Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.321g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.287g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Salmon raw
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
90%
Halibut raw
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.438g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.