Halibut

seafood

Halibut

8/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 4.9

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid
Is Halibut Healthy?

Yes — Halibut is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
140kcal
Protein
27g
Carbs
0g
Fat
2.9g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0g
Sodium
68mg

Diet Ratings

Keto9/10APPROVED

Halibut is a lean fish with 0g net carbs and high-quality protein. Excellent keto staple, though lower in fat than fattier fish like salmon.

Vegan1/10AVOID

Halibut is fish and therefore animal flesh. Veganism excludes all fish and seafood.

Paleo9/10APPROVED

Large white fish available to coastal Paleolithic populations. Excellent protein source with selenium, vitamin D, and B vitamins. Unprocessed.

Mediterranean8/10APPROVED

White fish with lean protein and omega-3 content. Fits Mediterranean seafood recommendations perfectly. Versatile preparation methods align with traditional cooking.

Carnivore9/10APPROVED

White fish is a carnivore-approved protein source. High in protein, B vitamins, and selenium. Clean animal product with no plant additives.

Whole309/10APPROVED

Whole seafood with no processing or excluded ingredients. Fully compliant with Whole30 guidelines.

Low-FODMAP9/10APPROVED

Halibut is a white fish with pure protein and no carbohydrates. Monash classifies all fish as low-FODMAP.

DASH8/10APPROVED

Excellent DASH choice. Lean fish rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and minerals. Very low sodium (60-80mg per 3oz). Low saturated fat. Supports cardiovascular health and blood pressure management.

Zone8/10APPROVED

Lean white fish with excellent protein profile and moderate omega-3 content. Low glycemic impact. Fits Zone macronutrient targets as primary protein source. Minimal saturated fat.

Anti-Inflammatory8/10APPROVED

Excellent lean protein with good omega-3 content (though less than fatty fish like salmon). Rich in selenium, magnesium, and B vitamins. Low in saturated fat and mercury compared to other fish.

GLP-1 Friendly8/10APPROVED

Lean white fish with 20g protein per 3oz, only 2g fat, 95 calories, excellent digestibility, rich in selenium and magnesium. Slightly higher fat than cod/scallops but still excellent choice.

Controversy Index

Score range: 19/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus4.9Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Halibut

Keto 9/10
  • 0g net carbs
  • High protein
  • Low carb
  • Whole food
Paleo 9/10
  • High-quality protein
  • Rich in selenium and vitamin D
  • Low mercury compared to larger predatory fish
Mediterranean 8/10
  • Lean protein source
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Low saturated fat
  • Sustainable seafood option
Carnivore 9/10
  • Pure animal product
  • High protein content
  • Rich in B vitamins and selenium
  • Minimal processing
Whole30 9/10
  • Unprocessed seafood
  • No added ingredients
  • Excellent protein source
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • No fermentable carbohydrates
  • Pure protein
  • No FODMAP content
DASH 8/10
  • Low sodium
  • Lean protein
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Rich in magnesium and potassium
  • Low saturated fat
Zone 8/10
  • Lean protein (25g per 3oz)
  • Moderate omega-3
  • Low carbohydrate
  • Low saturated fat
  • omega-3 fatty acids
  • lean protein
  • selenium
  • magnesium
  • low mercury
  • High protein density
  • Low fat
  • Low calorie
  • Easy to digest
  • Nutrient-dense
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