Halibut
27.0gprotein / 100g140 cal · 2.3g fat · $$$$$ · Quality 0.9
Cod (baked)
23.0gprotein / 100g105 cal · 0.9g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.9
There's a meaningful protein-density gap here: Halibut runs 27.0g per 100g against Cod (baked)'s 23.0g, roughly 4.0g more per equal weight.
Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.
On price, Cod (baked) wins clearly — $$$ against Halibut's $$$$$.
Halibut's typical serving also delivers more leucine (2200mg vs Cod (baked)'s 1850mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Cod (baked) delivers a similar protein profile to Halibut at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Halibut | Cod (baked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27.0g | 23.0g |
| Calories | 140 | 105 |
| Fat | 2.3g | 0.9g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ | $$$ |
| Prep time | 15 min | 15 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, halibut or cod (baked)?
Halibut has 27.0g of protein per 100g compared to Cod (baked)'s 23.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Cod (baked) is lower in calories per 100g, at 105 vs the other's 140.