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Fish, Halibut (Pacific)

Halibut is a member of the Flatfish family and is found in both the Atlantic and Pacific waters.

The largest of all flat fish, halibut have an average weight of about 25 - 30 lb, but can grow to be as much as 900 lbs.

Halibut has firm white meat and a mild flavor and is an excellent source of the important antioxidant mineral selenium . This seafood delight also contains brain-boosting B vitamins (niacin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12) as well as provide a good source of the important minerals magnesium and potassium.

Be sure to choose only Pacific Halibut, as opposed to Atlantic Halibut which is an Ocean's Alive Worst Seafood Choice.

The Benefits

  • Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Candida Diet, Diabetic, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Whole Food
  • Excellent Source of: Protein, Selenium, Niacin
  • Good Source of: Magnesium, Potassium, VitaminB6, VitaminB12, EPA DHA Omega-3, Phosphorous
  • Preferences: No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat

Related Foods

  • Fish
  • Fish, Cod
  • Fish, Wild Salmon

Related Nutrients

  • Selenium
  • Vitamin B12
  • Omega 3 Fats

Selecting and Storing

When choosing fresh halibut, look for steaks or fillets with firm white flesh. As with all other fish, the smell should be clean, not fishy.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 3 ounce(s) halibut
Calories: 92 Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 1 : 1 View Calorie Breakdown
MACRONUTRIENTS Amount
Total Fat
1.92 g
Saturated Fat
0.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.61 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
174 g
ALA
55 mg
EPA, DHA
60 mg, 245 mg
EPA
60 mg,
DHA
245 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
26.88 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0 g
Net Carbohydrate
0 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Protein
17.48 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
MICRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).
Vitamins
Vitamin A 131.88 IU 3%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.71 IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0.29 mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.99 mcg 16%
Vitamin K 0.08 mg 0%
Folate 10.08 mcg 3%
Niacin 4.91 mg 25%
Riboflavin 0.06 mg 4%
Thiamin 0.05 mg 3%
Minerals
Calcium 39.48 mg 4%
Copper 0.02 mg 1%
Iron 0.71 mg 4%
Magnesium 69.72 mg 17%
Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
Phosphorous 186.48 mg 19%
Potassium 378 mg 11%
Selenium 30.66 mcg 44%
Sodium 45.36 mg 2%
Zinc 0.35 mg 2%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin 0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0 mcg
Lycopene 0 mcg

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