Eel vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between eel and herring
- Eel is higher in vitamin A, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet herring is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Herring covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 449% more than eel.
- Eel contains 41 times more vitamin A than herring. While eel contains 3787IU of vitamin A, herring contains only 93IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in herring is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, raw.
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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 ZincZinc | +110.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +119.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +217.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +339.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3960.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +98.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +356.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +292.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +373% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +146.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 13.67µg | 449% |
| Vitamin A | 1137µg | 28µg | 123% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 36.5µg | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 60mg | 34% |
| Vitamin D | 167IU | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2µg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.302mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.233mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.218g | 3.736g | 14% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 23.65g | 17.96g | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 0.99mg | 10% |
| Fats | 14.95g | 9.04g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.092mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 3.217mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 0.645mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.092mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.07mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 236mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 1.1mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 2.133g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.023g | 2.04g | 4% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 158kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 57mg | 3% |
| Folate | 17µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 327mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.037mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0.828mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.922mg | 1.46mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.171mg | 1.65mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.532mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.218mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.529mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | 0.709g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | 0.862g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 0.055g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
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161%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herring is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.983g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.