Halibut vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between halibut and salmon
- Halibut has more selenium and iron; however, salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, folate, and phosphorus.
- Salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 77% more than halibut.
- Halibut has 3 times more iron than salmon. While halibut has 0.85mg of iron, salmon has only 0.34mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +365.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +318.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +412.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +191.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +156.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 2.8µg | 77% |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 8.045mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 1.475mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.34mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 4.553g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.742g | 4.181g | 16% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.647mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 41.4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Fats | 17.74g | 12.35g | 8% |
| Folate | 1µg | 34µg | 8% |
| Protein | 18.42g | 22.1g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.34mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 252mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 69µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 2.397g | 3% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 206kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.135mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 384mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.808mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.497mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.692mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 1.457g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.17g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.705g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut 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 minerals?
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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.