Head-to-head comparison

Halibut vs Mahi Mahi: Which Has More Protein?

Halibut vs Mahi Mahi is a genuinely useful comparison because the two differ meaningfully on more than one axis, not just total protein.

Halibut

27.0gprotein / 100g

140 cal · 2.3g fat · $$$$$ · Quality 0.9

Mahi Mahi

26.0gprotein / 100g

109 cal · 0.9g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.89

Per 100g, Halibut comes in at 27.0g of protein against Mahi Mahi's 26.0g, a 1.0g gap that's noticeable across a full day's eating but won't make or break either choice on its own.

Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.

On price, Mahi Mahi wins clearly — $$$ against Halibut's $$$$$.

Verdict

With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Mahi Mahi delivers a similar protein profile to Halibut at a noticeably lower price per serving.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gHalibutMahi Mahi
Protein27.0g26.0g
Calories140109
Fat2.3g0.9g
Carbs0.0g0.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.90.89
Relative cost$$$$$$$$
Prep time15 min12 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, halibut or mahi mahi?

Halibut has 27.0g of protein per 100g compared to Mahi Mahi's 26.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Mahi Mahi is lower in calories per 100g, at 109 vs the other's 140.