Halibut vs Salmon Calories

Salmon has 57% more calories than halibut: 274 vs 175 calories per 100 g.

For protein, salmon has more. For fat, salmon has more. For carbohydrates, halibut has more. For fiber, halibut has more.

By typical serving, 1 fillet of halibut (140 g) has 245 calories and 1 steak of salmon (210 g) has 575 calories.

Halibut and Salmon calorie calculator

Amount of each−+Unitgramsouncescalories (same calories)

Halibut

175calories in 100 g

• Protein 21 g
• Fat 6.2 g
• Carbs 7.8 g

Halibut nutrition

Salmon

274calories in 100 g

• Protein 25 g
• Fat 18 g
• Carbs 0 g

Salmon nutrition

Nutrition per 100 grams

Nutrient	Halibut	Salmon
Calories	175	274
Protein	21 g	25 g
Fat	6.2 g	18 g
Saturated fat	1.6 g	4.3 g
Carbohydrates	7.8 g	0 g
Fiber	0.3 g	0 g
Sugars	0.1 g	0 g
Sodium	334 mg	294 mg
Potassium	473 mg	452 mg
Calcium	18 mg	11 mg
Iron	0.8 mg	0.4 mg
Vitamin C	0 mg	2.9 mg

Halibut vs Salmon: common questions

Which has more calories, halibut or salmon?

Salmon has more calories per 100 g (274 vs 175).

Which has more protein, halibut or salmon?

Salmon has more protein per 100 g (25 g vs 21 g).

Is halibut or salmon better for weight loss?

Halibut has fewer calories per 100 g, so you can eat more of it for the same calories. Total calories across the day matter more than any single food, and protein and fiber help with fullness.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central. Halibut: FDC ID 2706260. Salmon: FDC ID 2706286.