Herring vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between herring and eel?
- Herring is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, iron, and vitamin B5, yet eel is richer in vitamin A and zinc.
- Herring's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 427% higher.
- Herring has 6 times more vitamin B2 than eel. Herring has 0.299mg of vitamin B2, while eel has 0.051mg.
- Herring contains less cholesterol.
We used Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +306.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +463.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +486.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +164.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +351.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +354.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3058.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +29% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.3% |
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Protein
~23.65g
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Carbs
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Water
~59.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 2.89µg | 427% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 1137µg | 122% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 8.3µg | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 161mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.077mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.051mg | 19% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 9.218g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 1.214g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 0.64mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.029mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.28mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 2.08mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.183mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Fats | 11.59g | 14.95g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 277mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 3.023g | 2% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 236kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 4.487mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 349mg | 2% |
| Protein | 23.03g | 23.65g | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1.8mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.922mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 2.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.218mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | 0.108g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | 0.081g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 0.095g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
163%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herring is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.408g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.