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Sablefish vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sablefish and Halibut

  • Sablefish is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium, yet Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Sablefish is 20% higher.
  • Sablefish contains 17 times more Folate than Halibut. Sablefish contains 17µg of Folate, while Halibut contains 1µg.
  • Halibut contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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.
Sablefish
Sablefish
7
:
2
Halibut
Halibut
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%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Sablefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
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%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
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.
Sablefish
Sablefish
7
:
1
Halibut
Halibut
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.2%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sablefish Halibut
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
41%
Sablefish
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
47%
Halibut

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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/nutrients
  2. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.