Halibut vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between halibut and atlantic Mackerel
- Halibut has more vitamin B6 and monounsaturated fat; however, atlantic Mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 323% more.
- Halibut has 2 times more monounsaturated fat than atlantic Mackerel. Halibut has 10.742g of monounsaturated fat, while atlantic Mackerel has 5.456g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +141.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +372.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +807.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.42 g
Fats:
17.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.88 g
Other:
1.96 g
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
Other:
3.96 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.6g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~63.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.753 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.257 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.35 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.257g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 8.71µg | 323% |
| Vitamin D | 16.1µg | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 643IU | 80% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 9.08mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.312mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.742g | 5.456g | 13% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.856mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 3.35g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 76mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.52mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.176mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.399mg | 7% |
| Fats | 17.74g | 13.89g | 6% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 44.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 50µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 205kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 217mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 314mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 3.257g | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.42g | 18.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.808mg | 0.815mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.497mg | 1.512mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.692mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.551mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 0.958mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.548mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.898g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 1.401g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.212g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
143%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halibut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins