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Halibut vs Snapper Calories

Snapper has 6% more calories than halibut: 185 vs 175 calories per 100 g.

For protein, snapper has more. For fat, about the same fat. For carbohydrates, about the same carbohydrates. For fiber, about the same fiber.

By typical serving, 1 fillet of halibut (140 g) has 245 calories and 1 fillet of snapper (90 g) has 167 calories.

Halibut and Snapper calorie calculator

Halibut

175calories in 100 g
  • Protein 21 g
  • Fat 6.2 g
  • Carbs 7.8 g
Halibut nutrition

Snapper

185calories in 100 g
  • Protein 23 g
  • Fat 6.3 g
  • Carbs 7.8 g
Snapper nutrition

Nutrition per 100 grams

NutrientHalibutSnapper
Calories175185
Protein21 g23 g
Fat6.2 g6.3 g
Saturated fat1.6 g1.6 g
Carbohydrates7.8 g7.8 g
Fiber0.3 g0.3 g
Sugars0.1 g0.1 g
Sodium334 mg330 mg
Potassium473 mg454 mg
Calcium18 mg44 mg
Iron0.8 mg0.8 mg
Vitamin C0 mg1.3 mg

Halibut vs Snapper: common questions

Which has more calories, halibut or snapper?

Snapper has more calories per 100 g (185 vs 175).

Which has more protein, halibut or snapper?

Snapper has more protein per 100 g (23 g vs 21 g).

Is halibut or snapper 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. Snapper: FDC ID 2706283.