First, let's take a look at the macros. Each of these are listed in grams and as usual, normalized to 200 calories for easy comparison, so we're always comparing apples to apples.
Sirloin | Halibut |
Nutrient | sirloin | halibut |
Protein | 27g | 38g |
Carbohydrate | 0g | 0g |
Fiber | 0g | 0g |
Fat | 10g | 4g |
Monounsat. Fat | 4g | 4g |
Polyunsat. Fat | 0g | 1g |
Saturated Fat | 4g | 1g |
Next, let's take a look at the Vitamin density. These values are shown in units of percent of recommended daily intake. And since we're showing 200 calories worth, this means anything above 10% is good.
Nutrient | sirloin | halibut |
Choline | 24% | 27% |
Vitamin A | 0% | 14% |
Vitamin C | 0% | 0% |
Vitamin E | 3% | 13% |
Vitamin K | 2% | 0% |
Halibut have significantly more Vitamins A, E than sirloin. Sirloin are a good source of Phosphorus, Iron. Sirloin are a great source of Niacin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc. Halibut are a good source of Potassium, Iron. Halibut are a great source of Niacin, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus. Halibut are an excellent source of Vitamin B12.
And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)
Nutrient | sirloin | halibut |
Vitamin B1 | 7% | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 11% | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 60% | 89% |
Vitamin B5 | 10% | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 48% | 57% |
Vitamin B12 | 87% | 107% |
Now, lets look at mineral density. Here we have a lot of important electrolytes and minerals. Once again, units are in percent of RDI, thus for this 200 calorie serving anything above 10% would considered high.
Nutrient | sirloin | halibut |
Sodium | 4% | 7% |
Potasium | 9% | 23% |
Calcium | 3% | 17% |
Magnesium | 6% | 43% |
Phosphorus | 34% | 70% |
Iron | 30% | 25% |
Manganese | 0% | 1% |
Selenium | 64% | 147% |
Copper | 9% | 5% |
Zinc | 51% | 8% |