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Flatfish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flatfish and Herring different?

  • Herring has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin D, and Copper than Flatfish.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Herring is 493% higher.
  • Flatfish contains 3 times more Sodium than Herring. While Flatfish contains 363mg of Sodium, Herring contains only 115mg.

Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), 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.
Contains more Calcium +196%
Contains more Iron +513%
Contains more Magnesium +86.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.7%
Contains less Sodium -68.3%
Contains more Zinc +225.6%
Contains more Copper +413%
Contains more Manganese +135.3%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 303
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Contains more Calcium +196%
Contains more Iron +513%
Contains more Magnesium +86.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.7%
Contains less Sodium -68.3%
Contains more Zinc +225.6%
Contains more Copper +413%
Contains more Manganese +135.3%
Contains more Selenium +43.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 303

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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Herring
Contains more Vitamin A +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1096%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +903.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1096%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +903.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.4%
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Fats +389%
Equal in Other - 1.22
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 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 Water +26.4%
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Fats +389%
Equal in Other - 1.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +629.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +495.9%
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +629.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +495.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Herring Opinion
Protein 15.24g 23.03g Herring
Fats 2.37g 11.59g Herring
Calories 86kcal 203kcal Herring
Calcium 25mg 74mg Herring
Iron 0.23mg 1.41mg Herring
Magnesium 22mg 41mg Herring
Phosphorus 309mg 303mg Flatfish
Potassium 197mg 419mg Herring
Sodium 363mg 115mg Herring
Zinc 0.39mg 1.27mg Herring
Copper 0.023mg 0.118mg Herring
Manganese 0.017mg 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 32.6µg 46.8µg Herring
Vitamin A 37IU 120IU Herring
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 36µg Herring
Vitamin E 0.77mg 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 139IU 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 3.5µg 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 4.124mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.348mg Herring
Folate 6µg 12µg Herring
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 0.719mg 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 0.754mg 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.335mg 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 1.561mg 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.56mg 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.899mg Herring
Valine 0.8mg 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.374mg 0.678mg Herring
Cholesterol 56mg 77mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Herring
Saturated Fat 0.542g 2.615g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.071g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 2.735g Herring
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flatfish Herring
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
31%
Flatfish
179%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.073g)
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)
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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.