Salmon vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Salmon and Herring?
- Salmon is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Herring is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Copper.
- Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 431% more.
- Salmon has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Herring. While Salmon has 0.34mg of Vitamin B1, Herring has only 0.112mg.
We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types 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.
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Sodium
-47%
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Calcium
+393.3%
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Iron
+314.7%
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Magnesium
+36.7%
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Phosphorus
+20.2%
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Zinc
+195.3%
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Copper
+140.8%
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Manganese
+150%
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Selenium
+13%
Equal in Potassium - 419
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Sodium
-47%
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Calcium
+393.3%
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Iron
+314.7%
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Magnesium
+36.7%
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Phosphorus
+20.2%
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Zinc
+195.3%
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Copper
+140.8%
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Manganese
+150%
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Selenium
+13%
Equal in Potassium - 419
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.
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Vitamin A
+91.7%
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Vitamin D
+142.6%
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Vitamin C
+428.6%
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Vitamin B1
+203.6%
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Vitamin B3
+95.1%
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Vitamin B5
+99.3%
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Vitamin B6
+85.9%
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Folate
+183.3%
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Vitamin E
+20.2%
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Vitamin B2
+121.5%
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Vitamin B12
+369.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin A
+91.7%
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Vitamin D
+142.6%
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Vitamin C
+428.6%
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Vitamin B1
+203.6%
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Vitamin B3
+95.1%
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Vitamin B5
+99.3%
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Vitamin B6
+85.9%
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Folate
+183.3%
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Vitamin E
+20.2%
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Vitamin B2
+121.5%
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Vitamin B12
+369.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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+52.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.03
Equal in Fats - 11.59
Equal in Water - 64.16
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+52.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.03
Equal in Fats - 11.59
Equal in Water - 64.16
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+66.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.615
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Polyunsaturated fat
+66.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.615
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 22.1g | 23.03g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 11.59g |
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| Calories | 206kcal | 203kcal |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 74mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 303mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 419mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 115mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.118mg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 1.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU | 214IU |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 5.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 4.124mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.74mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.348mg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 13.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.258mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 1.01mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.061mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.872mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.115mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.682mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.899mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.678mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 77mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 2.615g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 1.105g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.909g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.071g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 4.79g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 2.735g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
110%
179%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Herring is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)