Herring vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between herring and halibut?
- Herring is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, copper, calcium, iron, and zinc, yet halibut is richer in vitamin B6.
- Herring's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 508% higher.
- Herring has 19 times more calcium than halibut. Herring has 74mg of calcium, while halibut has 4mg.
We used Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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 | +24.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +210.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +149% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.4% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1268.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.7% |
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Water
~61.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 0.96µg | 508% |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.103mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 10.742g | 15% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 1.923mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 210mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.485mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 23.03g | 18.42g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.288mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.038mg | 9% |
| Fats | 11.59g | 17.74g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 0.85mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 4mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 1.753g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.51mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Folate | 12µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 3.102g | 2% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 239kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 344mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 1.692mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | 0.674g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 0.114g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herring is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.487g)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring is cheaper (difference - $5)
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?
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)