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Halibut raw vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halibut raw and Sockeye salmon

  • Halibut raw is richer in Vitamin D, yet Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Choline, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sockeye salmon is 145% higher.
  • Halibut raw contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Sockeye salmon. Halibut raw contains 2.419g of Saturated Fat, while Sockeye salmon contains 0.969g.

Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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
3
:
7
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Iron +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +86%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.013
Equal in Selenium - 35.5
Halibut raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Iron +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +86%
Contains more Potassium +62.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.013
Equal in Selenium - 35.5

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
1
:
9
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Vitamin D +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.9%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +347%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.9%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +347%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
3
:
1
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Fats +148.5%
Contains more Other +145.2%
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Equal in Water - 67.33
Halibut raw
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +148.5%
Contains more Other +145.2%
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Equal in Water - 67.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
2
:
1
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.327
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +349.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.327

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut raw Sockeye salmon Opinion
Protein 14.37g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 13.84g 5.57g Halibut raw
Calories 186kcal 156kcal Halibut raw
Calcium 3mg 11mg Sockeye salmon
Iron 0.66mg 0.52mg Halibut raw
Magnesium 26mg 36mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 164mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 268mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 80mg 92mg Halibut raw
Zinc 0.4mg 0.55mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.03mg 0.076mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.012mg 0.013mg Sockeye salmon
Selenium 36.5µg 35.5µg Halibut raw
Vitamin A 47IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 1097IU 670IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg 16.7µg Halibut raw
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 1µg 7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 1µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.63mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.662mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.168mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 1.32mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.425mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.74mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.423mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 46mg 61mg Halibut raw
Trans Fat 0.023g Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 2.419g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g 0.299g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.378g 1.864g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.367g 1.327g Halibut raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut raw Sockeye salmon
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Halibut raw
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $8)
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)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.