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Herring vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Herring and Mahimahi

  • Herring has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Zinc, however, Mahimahi has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Herring is 519% higher.
  • Mahimahi has 11 times less Saturated Fat than Herring. Herring has 2.615g of Saturated Fat, while Mahimahi has 0.241g.

Food types used in this article are Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mahimahi, 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 Calcium +289.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.3%
Contains more Copper +122.6%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.45
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Sodium - 113
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +289.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.3%
Contains more Copper +122.6%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.45
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Sodium - 113
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1804.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1804.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1187.8%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +241%
Equal in Protein - 23.72
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
Contains more Fats +1187.8%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +241%
Equal in Protein - 23.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2990.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1196.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2990.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1196.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Herring Mahimahi
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Mahimahi Opinion
Protein 23.03g 23.72g Mahimahi
Fats 11.59g 0.9g Herring
Calories 203kcal 109kcal Herring
Calcium 74mg 19mg Herring
Iron 1.41mg 1.45mg Mahimahi
Magnesium 41mg 38mg Herring
Phosphorus 303mg 183mg Herring
Potassium 419mg 533mg Mahimahi
Sodium 115mg 113mg Mahimahi
Zinc 1.27mg 0.59mg Herring
Copper 0.118mg 0.053mg Herring
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 120IU 208IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 62µg Mahimahi
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.023mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.085mg Herring
Vitamin B3 4.124mg 7.429mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.865mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.462mg Mahimahi
Folate 12µg 6µg Herring
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 0.69µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0.266mg Mahimahi
Threonine 1.01mg 1.04mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 1.061mg 1.093mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.872mg 1.928mg Mahimahi
Lysine 2.115mg 2.178mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.682mg 0.702mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 0.926mg Mahimahi
Valine 1.187mg 1.222mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.678mg 0.698mg Mahimahi
Cholesterol 77mg 94mg Herring
Saturated Fat 2.615g 0.241g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 0.113g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.026g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 0.012g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g 0.155g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 0.211g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Herring Mahimahi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
179%
Herring
36%
Mahimahi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
52%
Mahimahi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.374g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.