Halibut, Atlantic and pacific
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 42% of daily vitamin B-12, 40% of daily DHA and 32% of daily vitamin D needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin B-12 1.1 mcg
- DHA 0.12 g
- Vitamin D 190 IU
- Vitamin B-6 0.54 mg
- Protein 18.56 g
- Potassium 435 mg
- Choline 61.8 mg
- Zinc 0.36 mg
- Riboflavin 0.03 mg
- Folate (DFE) 12 mcg
- Calcium 7 mg
- Iron 0.16 mg
- Vitamin C 0 mg
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 61.8 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0.12 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 12 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.16 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 435 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 18.56 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.1 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.54 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 190 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.36 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
LimitIs halibut safe during pregnancy? Yes, in limited amounts. Halibut is on FDA's Good Choices list for mercury. FDA's pregnancy advice is 2 to 3 four-ounce servings a week from its Best Choices list, or 1 serving a week from its Good Choices list. FDA: advice about eating fish
Cook halibut to 145°F or until the flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork, as CDC advises for fish in pregnancy. CDC: safer food choices in pregnancy
This record lists 18.56 g protein, 190 IU vitamin D, and 1.1 mcg vitamin B12 per 100 g of halibut in PregNut's historical USDA-based dataset; it describes a food sample, not a suggested serving size. Food data and limitations
Guidance updated October 16, 2026.
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Halibut, Atlantic and pacific provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.