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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 | +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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.03 g
Fats:
11.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.16 g
Other:
1.22 g
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% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.615 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.735 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 0.56µg | 524% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 36.5µg | 19% |
| Fats | 11.59g | 0.64g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 0.22g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 198mg | 15% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 0.09g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 40mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 0.12g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 2.3mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 0.65mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.32mg | 8% |
| Protein | 23.03g | 18.99g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 87kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 34mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.78mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.304mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 30µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 379mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.543mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 1.744mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.741mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.978mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.559mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
163%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.495g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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 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 ($)