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Grouper fish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between grouper fish and herring

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper in herring is higher than in grouper fish.
  • Herring covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 545% more than grouper fish.
  • Grouper fish contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, grouper, mixed species, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 8.1% 43% 33% 6.7% 13% 69% 6.9% 1.8% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 17% 29% 41% 31% 27% 101% 12% 4.6% 199%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more IronIron +23.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +360%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Selenium ~36.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 0% 0% 18% 1.2% 5.9% 45% 69% 75% 0% 6.8% 0%
Herring
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 9.3% 21% 63% 23% 54% 60% 39% 70% 1709% 0.25% 7.5% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4560%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +927.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2178.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.302mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 79%
Protein: 19.38 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.22 g
Other: 0.38 g
18% 9% 72%
Protein: 17.96 g
Fats: 9.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.05 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +786.3%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
~equal in Protein ~17.96g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~72.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 27% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.321 g
26% 47% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.736 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.133 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1749.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +564.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Herring DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 13.67µg 545%
Vitamin D 4.2µg 21%
Vitamin D 167IU 21%
Vitamin B2 0.005mg 0.233mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.313mg 3.217mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.321g 2.133g 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Fats 1.02g 9.04g 12%
Phosphorus 162mg 236mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.202g 3.736g 9%
Cholesterol 37mg 60mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.233g 2.04g 8%
Copper 0.02mg 0.092mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 7%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.99mg 5%
Potassium 483mg 327mg 5%
Protein 19.38g 17.96g 3%
Calories 92kcal 158kcal 3%
Calcium 27mg 57mg 3%
Iron 0.89mg 1.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 43µg 28µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.645mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.092mg 2%
Sodium 53mg 90mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.035mg 1%
Magnesium 31mg 32mg 0%
Selenium 36.5µg 36.5µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.302mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.201mg 0%
Threonine 0.849mg 0.787mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.893mg 0.828mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.46mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 1.65mg 0%
Methionine 0.574mg 0.532mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.756mg 0.701mg 0%
Valine 0.998mg 0.925mg 0%
Histidine 0.57mg 0.529mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.027g 0.709g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.22g 0.862g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Herring
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
18%
Grouper fish
161%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Grouper fish
48%
Herring

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.807g)
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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171962/nutrients
  2. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175116/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.