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Bluefish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bluefish and Herring different?

  • Bluefish is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6, however, Herring is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Herring is 288% higher.
  • Bluefish contains 4 times more Vitamin A than Herring. While Bluefish contains 138µg of Vitamin A, Herring contains only 36µg.
  • Bluefish has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 22% 37% 53% 39% 35% 130% 15% 5.2% 255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +722.2%
Contains more IronIron +127.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~41mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~303mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 7.2% 27% 162% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +111.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +410.7%
Contains more FatsFats +113.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.735 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +108.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bluefish Herring
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bluefish Herring Opinion
Calories 159kcal 203kcal Herring
Protein 25.69g 23.03g Bluefish
Fats 5.44g 11.59g Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Cholesterol 76mg 77mg Bluefish
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Magnesium 42mg 41mg Bluefish
Calcium 9mg 74mg Herring
Potassium 477mg 419mg Bluefish
Iron 0.62mg 1.41mg Herring
Copper 0.068mg 0.118mg Herring
Zinc 1.04mg 1.27mg Herring
Phosphorus 291mg 303mg Herring
Sodium 77mg 115mg Bluefish
Vitamin A 459IU 120IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 138µg 36µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Manganese 0.027mg 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 4.124mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.74mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.348mg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Folate 2µg 12µg Herring
Choline 83.3mg Herring
Saturated Fat 1.172g 2.615g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g 2.735g Herring
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.258mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.126mg 1.01mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.184mg 1.061mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.088mg 1.872mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.36mg 2.115mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.76mg 0.682mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 0.899mg Bluefish
Valine 1.324mg 1.187mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.756mg 0.678mg Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.071g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bluefish Herring
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Bluefish
169%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/nutrients
  2. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.