Herring vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between herring and catfish
- Catfish have less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Herring covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 432% more than catfish.
- Catfish contain 21 times less vitamin D than herring. Herring contains 214IU of vitamin D, while catfish contain 10IU.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +722.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +403.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +202.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +372.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +199% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +372.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-535.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 2.78µg | 432% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 9.9µg | 67% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 0.3µg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 10IU | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.1mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 0.28mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.177mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 2.548mg | 10% |
| Protein | 23.03g | 18.44g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.039mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 1.354g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 247mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Fats | 11.59g | 7.19g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.024mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 1.586g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 3.115g | 4% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 144kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 0.97mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 366mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 78.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.811mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 119mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Folate | 12µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.396mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 1.677mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | 0.069g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | 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%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Catfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.029g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)