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Halibut vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halibut and Sablefish

  • Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Sablefish is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin A, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Sablefish is 20% higher.
  • Halibut contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sablefish, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1025%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.4%
Contains more IronIron +92.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~215mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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% 3.6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
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% 20% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more OtherOther +476.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10.6%
~equal in Protein ~17.19g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 g
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~10.328g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Sablefish Opinion
Calories 239kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Protein 18.42g 17.19g Halibut
Fats 17.74g 19.62g Sablefish
Cholesterol 59mg 63mg Halibut
Magnesium 33mg 71mg Sablefish
Calcium 4mg 45mg Sablefish
Potassium 344mg 459mg Sablefish
Iron 0.85mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Copper 0.038mg 0.028mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 0.41mg Halibut
Phosphorus 210mg 215mg Sablefish
Sodium 103mg 72mg Sablefish
Vitamin A 60IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A 18µg 102µg Sablefish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.019mg Sablefish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.122mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.115mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 5.128mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.865mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.346mg Halibut
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.44µg Sablefish
Folate 1µg 17µg Sablefish
Saturated Fat 3.102g 4.099g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 10.328g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 2.618g Sablefish
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.193mg Halibut
Threonine 0.808mg 0.754mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.792mg Halibut
Leucine 1.497mg 1.397mg Halibut
Lysine 1.692mg 1.579mg Halibut
Methionine 0.545mg 0.509mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.671mg Halibut
Valine 0.949mg 0.886mg Halibut
Histidine 0.542mg 0.506mg Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.216g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut Sablefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
26%
Halibut
38%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sablefish
Sablefish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sablefish
Sablefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sablefish
Sablefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.997g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/nutrients
  2. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.