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Halibut vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Halibut and Rockfish?

  • Halibut is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Rockfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Rockfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 53% more.
  • Halibut has 7 times more Saturated Fat than Rockfish. While Halibut has 3.102g of Saturated Fat, Rockfish has only 0.42g.

We used Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +136.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Copper - 0.041
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Iron +136.1%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Selenium +62.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Copper - 0.041

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +65.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +65.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +995.1%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Water +20.7%
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Fats +995.1%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Water +20.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2205.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2205.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Halibut Rockfish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Rockfish Opinion
Protein 18.42g 22.23g Rockfish
Fats 17.74g 1.62g Halibut
Calories 239kcal 109kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 17mg Rockfish
Iron 0.85mg 0.36mg Halibut
Magnesium 33mg 33mg
Phosphorus 210mg 248mg Rockfish
Potassium 344mg 467mg Rockfish
Sodium 103mg 89mg Rockfish
Zinc 0.51mg 0.43mg Halibut
Copper 0.038mg 0.041mg Rockfish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.013mg Halibut
Selenium 46.8µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 60IU 16IU Halibut
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 5µg Halibut
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.027mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.226mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 2.897mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.404mg Rockfish
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.241mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 10µg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.59µg Rockfish
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 0.808mg 1.014mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.06mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.497mg 1.835mg Rockfish
Lysine 1.692mg 2.188mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.545mg 0.707mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.935mg Rockfish
Valine 0.949mg 1.106mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.542mg 0.502mg Halibut
Cholesterol 59mg 61mg Halibut
Trans Fat 0.025g Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.42g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.238g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.107g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.027g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 0.466g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.485g Halibut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut Rockfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
28%
Halibut
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.682g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rockfish
Rockfish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockfish
Rockfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/nutrients
  2. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.