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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.
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
2
:
7
Herring
Herring
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +23.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Zinc +106.3%
Contains more Copper +360%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Selenium - 36.5
Grouper fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 34% 23% 70% 43% 7% 14% 7% 2% 200%
Herring
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 42% 23% 102% 29% 12% 27% 31% 5% 200%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +23.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.7%
Contains more Zinc +106.3%
Contains more Copper +360%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Selenium - 36.5

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.
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
2
:
10
Herring
Herring
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4560%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +927.8%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2178.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.302
Grouper fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 0% 18% 2% 6% 45% 70% 7% 75% 0%
Herring
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 22% 127% 3% 24% 54% 61% 39% 70% 8% 1709% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4560%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +927.8%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2178.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.302

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
2
:
2
Herring
Herring
Contains more Fats +786.3%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Protein - 17.96
Equal in Water - 72.05
Grouper fish
19% 79%
Protein: 19.38 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.22 g
Other: 0.38 g
Herring
18% 9% 72%
Protein: 17.96 g
Fats: 9.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.05 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +786.3%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Protein - 17.96
Equal in Water - 72.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
1
:
2
Herring
Herring
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1749.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +564.5%
Grouper fish
31% 27% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.321 g
Herring
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.736 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.133 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1749.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Protein 19.38g 17.96g Grouper fish
Fats 1.02g 9.04g Herring
Calories 92kcal 158kcal Herring
Calcium 27mg 57mg Herring
Iron 0.89mg 1.1mg Herring
Magnesium 31mg 32mg Herring
Phosphorus 162mg 236mg Herring
Potassium 483mg 327mg Grouper fish
Sodium 53mg 90mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.48mg 0.99mg Herring
Copper 0.02mg 0.092mg Herring
Manganese 0.014mg 0.035mg Herring
Selenium 36.5µg 36.5µg
Vitamin A 143IU 93IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 28µg Grouper fish
Vitamin E 1.07mg Herring
Vitamin D 167IU Herring
Vitamin D 4.2µg Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.092mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.005mg 0.233mg Herring
Vitamin B3 0.313mg 3.217mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.645mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.302mg Herring
Folate 9µg 10µg Herring
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 13.67µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.201mg Grouper fish
Threonine 0.849mg 0.787mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 0.893mg 0.828mg Grouper fish
Leucine 1.575mg 1.46mg Grouper fish
Lysine 1.779mg 1.65mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.574mg 0.532mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.756mg 0.701mg Grouper fish
Valine 0.998mg 0.925mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.57mg 0.529mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 37mg 60mg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.233g 2.04g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.22g 0.862g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.027g 0.709g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.055g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 3.736g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 0.321g 2.133g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouper fish Herring
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
19%
Grouper fish
176%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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.