Butterfish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Butterfish and Herring
- Butterfish is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Herring is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
- Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 471% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +164.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +618% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
23.03 g
Fats:
11.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.16 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.03g
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Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~64.16g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 187kcal | 203kcal |
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| Protein | 22.15g | 23.03g |
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| Fats | 10.28g | 11.59g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Cholesterol | 83mg | 77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 214IU |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 74mg |
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| Potassium | 481mg | 419mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 1.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.99mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 308mg | 303mg |
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| Sodium | 114mg | 115mg |
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| Vitamin A | 109IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 33µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.769mg | 4.124mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.74mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.83µg | 13.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 83.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.615g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.79g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.258mg |
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| Threonine | 0.971mg | 1.01mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.021mg | 1.061mg |
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| Leucine | 1.801mg | 1.872mg |
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| Lysine | 2.035mg | 2.115mg |
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| Methionine | 0.656mg | 0.682mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.865mg | 0.899mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.678mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
44%
169%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.615g)
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 ($)