Herring vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between herring and atlantic Mackerel?
- Herring is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and zinc, yet atlantic Mackerel is richer in vitamin D, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Herring's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 185% higher.
- Herring has 6 times more calcium than atlantic Mackerel. Herring has 74mg of calcium, while atlantic Mackerel has 12mg.
We used Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +516.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +198.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.03 g
Fats:
11.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.16 g
Other:
1.22 g
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.55 g
Other:
3.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +224.6% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~63.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.615 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.735 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.257 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 8.71µg | 185% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 16.1µg | 54% |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 643IU | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 9.08mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 217mg | 12% |
| Protein | 23.03g | 18.6g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 76mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.176mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 44.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.399mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 3.35g | 4% |
| Fats | 11.59g | 13.89g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 3.257g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 1.63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 314mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.856mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 5.456g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 50µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.312mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 1.52mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 205kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 0.815mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.512mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.551mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.958mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.548mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | 0.898g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | 1.401g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 0.212g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
163%
143%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herring is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.642g)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)