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Greek yogurt vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Greek yogurt and Herring

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Iron, Choline, and Copper in Herring is higher than in Greek yogurt.
  • Herring covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 516% more than Greek yogurt.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Greek yogurt is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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 Calcium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +272.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.4%
Contains more Potassium +197.2%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Copper +594.1%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +382.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 0% 7.9% 58% 12% 4.6% 14% 5.7% 1.2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 53% 29% 130% 37% 15% 35% 39% 5.2% 255%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +272.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.4%
Contains more Potassium +197.2%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Copper +594.1%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +382.5%

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.
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Herring
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +13600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1882.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +452.4%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1652%
Contains more Choline +451.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0.9% 0.2% 0% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 3.8% 94% 8.2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 7.2% 27% 162% 2.3% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 9% 1643% 45% 0.25%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +13600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1882.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +452.4%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1652%
Contains more Choline +451.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Protein +155.9%
Contains more Fats +131.8%
Contains more Other +69.4%
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Protein +155.9%
Contains more Fats +131.8%
Contains more Other +69.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +483.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.615
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.469 g
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +483.2%
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.
Greek yogurt Herring
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Herring Opinion
Net carbs 3.98g 0g Greek yogurt
Protein 9g 23.03g Herring
Fats 5g 11.59g Herring
Carbs 3.98g 0g Greek yogurt
Calories 97kcal 203kcal Herring
Sugar 4g 0g Herring
Calcium 100mg 74mg Greek yogurt
Iron 0mg 1.41mg Herring
Magnesium 11mg 41mg Herring
Phosphorus 135mg 303mg Herring
Potassium 141mg 419mg Herring
Sodium 35mg 115mg Greek yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 1.27mg Herring
Copper 0.017mg 0.118mg Herring
Manganese 0.009mg 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 9.7µg 46.8µg Herring
Vitamin A 15IU 120IU Herring
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 36µg Herring
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 0IU 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 4.124mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.348mg Herring
Folate 5µg 12µg Herring
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 13.14µg Herring
Choline 15.1mg 83.3mg Herring
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Herring
Tryptophan 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.899mg Herring
Valine 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.678mg Herring
Cholesterol 13mg 77mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 2.615g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.071g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 2.735g Herring
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt Herring
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
17%
Greek yogurt
169%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herring
Herring is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herring
Herring is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.