Herring vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are herring and bluefish different?
- Herring is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, calcium, and copper; however, bluefish is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for herring is 288% higher.
- Herring contains 8 times more calcium than bluefish. While herring contains 74mg of calcium, bluefish contains only 9mg.
- Bluefish has less saturated fat.
Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +722.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +111.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +410.7% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.2% |
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 | 6.22µg | 288% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 7.247mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.097mg | 16% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 138µg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 0.62mg | 10% |
| Fats | 11.59g | 5.44g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 1.358g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.464mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 1.172g | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.068mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 2.297g | 6% |
| Protein | 23.03g | 25.69g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.955mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 159kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 291mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.04mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 477mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 76mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 42mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 2.088mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 2.36mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 1.003mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.324mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.756mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | 0.323g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | 0.665g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 0.079g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bluefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.443g)
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 ($)