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Herring vs. Ling fish raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Herring and Ling fish raw

  • Herring has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Ling fish raw has more Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Herring is 524% higher.
  • Ling fish raw has 22 times less Saturated Fat than Herring. Herring has 2.615g of Saturated Fat, while Ling fish raw has 0.12g.

Food types used in this article are Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, ling, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 22% 37% 53% 39% 35% 130% 15% 5.2% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 10% 33% 24% 37% 21% 85% 18% 3.9% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more IronIron +116.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.7%
~equal in Potassium ~379mg
~equal in Copper ~0.11mg

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.
Herring
12
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 7.2% 27% 162% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6% 0% 0% 28% 44% 43% 19% 70% 70% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2246.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.11mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
19% 80%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.63 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1710.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.735 g
28% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.22 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5222.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1143.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Herring Ling fish raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herring Ling fish raw Opinion
Calories 203kcal 87kcal Herring
Protein 23.03g 18.99g Herring
Fats 11.59g 0.64g Herring
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Herring
Cholesterol 77mg 40mg Ling fish raw
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Magnesium 41mg 63mg Ling fish raw
Calcium 74mg 34mg Herring
Potassium 419mg 379mg Herring
Iron 1.41mg 0.65mg Herring
Copper 0.118mg 0.11mg Herring
Zinc 1.27mg 0.78mg Herring
Phosphorus 303mg 198mg Herring
Sodium 115mg 135mg Herring
Vitamin A 120IU 100IU Herring
Vitamin A 36µg 30µg Herring
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Manganese 0.04mg 0.03mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg 36.5µg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.11mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.19mg Herring
Vitamin B3 4.124mg 2.3mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.32mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.304mg Herring
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 0.56µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Folate 12µg 7µg Herring
Choline 83.3mg Herring
Saturated Fat 2.615g 0.12g Ling fish raw
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g 0.09g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 0.22g Herring
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0.213mg Herring
Threonine 1.01mg 0.832mg Herring
Isoleucine 1.061mg 0.875mg Herring
Leucine 1.872mg 1.543mg Herring
Lysine 2.115mg 1.744mg Herring
Methionine 0.682mg 0.562mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 0.741mg Herring
Valine 1.187mg 0.978mg Herring
Histidine 0.678mg 0.559mg Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Herring Ling fish raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
169%
Herring
22%
Ling fish raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
48%
Ling fish raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish raw
Ling fish raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish raw
Ling fish raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish raw
Ling fish raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.495g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/nutrients
  2. Ling fish raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173670/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.