Herring vs. Drum fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between herring and drum fish
- Herring has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, drum fish is higher in manganese and copper.
- Herring covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 451% more than drum fish.
- Drum fish contains 3 times less selenium than herring. Herring contains 46.8µg of selenium, while drum fish contains 16.2µg.
- Drum fish has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, drum, freshwater, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +18.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +151.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2142.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +468.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +388% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.6% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.2% |
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 | 2.31µg | 451% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg | 56% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.897mg | 37% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.297mg | 20% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 231mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 2.862mg | 8% |
| Fats | 11.59g | 6.32g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 1.479g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.207mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 1.434g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 2.807g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.85mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.081mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.865mg | 3% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 153kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 59µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 1.15mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 353mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 82mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 96mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.03g | 22.49g | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 77mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.828mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 2.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.878mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.159mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.662mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | 0.368g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 0.185g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drum fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drum fish contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drum fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.181g)
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 ($)