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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 RAE, 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.
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
7
Sablefish
Sablefish
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +92.9%
Contains more Magnesium +115.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 215
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Sablefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +92.9%
Contains more Magnesium +115.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 215
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Halibut
Halibut
1
:
7
Sablefish
Sablefish
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.3%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Halibut
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%
Sablefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.3%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
1
Sablefish
Sablefish
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.328
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Sablefish
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.328

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
Protein 18.42g 17.19g Halibut
Fats 17.74g 19.62g Sablefish
Calories 239kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Calcium 4mg 45mg Sablefish
Iron 0.85mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Magnesium 33mg 71mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 210mg 215mg Sablefish
Potassium 344mg 459mg Sablefish
Sodium 103mg 72mg Sablefish
Zinc 0.51mg 0.41mg Halibut
Copper 0.038mg 0.028mg Halibut
Manganese 0.015mg 0.019mg Sablefish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 60IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 102µg Sablefish
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
Folate 1µg 17µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.44µg 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
Cholesterol 59mg 63mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 4.099g Halibut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.216g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 10.328g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 2.618g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut Sablefish
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
41%
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.