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Halibut vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halibut and Herring?

  • Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Herring is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Copper, Calcium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 508% higher.

We used Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Halibut
Halibut
1
:
8
Herring
Herring
Contains less Sodium -10.4%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +65.9%
Contains more Magnesium +24.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +149%
Contains more Copper +210.5%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Herring
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Contains less Sodium -10.4%
Contains more Calcium +1750%
Contains more Iron +65.9%
Contains more Magnesium +24.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +149%
Contains more Copper +210.5%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Halibut
Halibut
1
:
11
Herring
Herring
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.9%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1268.8%
Halibut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 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 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.9%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1268.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
2
Herring
Herring
Contains more Fats +53.1%
Contains more Other +60.7%
Contains more Protein +25%
Equal in Water - 64.16
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Herring
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Fats +53.1%
Contains more Other +60.7%
Contains more Protein +25%
Equal in Water - 64.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
1
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2
Herring
Herring
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56%
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Herring
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 less Saturated Fat -15.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Herring Opinion
Protein 18.42g 23.03g Herring
Fats 17.74g 11.59g Halibut
Calories 239kcal 203kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 74mg Herring
Iron 0.85mg 1.41mg Herring
Magnesium 33mg 41mg Herring
Phosphorus 210mg 303mg Herring
Potassium 344mg 419mg Herring
Sodium 103mg 115mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 1.27mg Herring
Copper 0.038mg 0.118mg Herring
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 60IU 120IU Herring
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 36µg Herring
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 4.124mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.348mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 12µg Herring
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 0.808mg 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.497mg 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 1.692mg 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.545mg 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.899mg Herring
Valine 0.949mg 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.542mg 0.678mg Herring
Cholesterol 59mg 77mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 2.615g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.071g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 4.79g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 2.735g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Halibut 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
28%
Halibut
179%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herring
Herring is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.487g)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring
Herring is cheaper (difference - $5)
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?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.