Halibut vs. Trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between halibut and trout?
- Halibut is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, and iron, yet trout is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Trout's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 131% more.
- Halibut has 2 times more iron than trout. While halibut has 0.85mg of iron, trout has only 0.36mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in trout is lower.
We used Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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 IronIron | +136.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| 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 B6Vitamin B6 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +245.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +591% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +328.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +140.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1860% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +354.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.799g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 4.11µg | 131% |
| Vitamin D | 19µg | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 759IU | 95% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 28.1µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 1.99mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.923mg | 6.646mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.742g | 2.363g | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.79mg | 19% | |
| Fats | 17.74g | 7.38g | 16% |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 18.42g | 23.8g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 270mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 100µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.386mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 1.651g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 0.36mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.073mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 168kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 450mg | 3% |
| Folate | 1µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.038mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 1.799g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.808mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.849mg | 1.148mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.497mg | 2.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.692mg | 2.287mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.738mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.719mg | 0.973mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.542mg | 0.733mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | 0.259g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | 0.616g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | 0.109g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.047g | 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
26%
103%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Trout is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.451g)
Which food is cheaper?
Trout is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.