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Herring vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between herring and mullet fish?

  • Herring is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet mullet fish is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Herring's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 537% higher.
  • Herring has 3 times more vitamin B2 than mullet fish. Herring has 0.299mg of vitamin B2, while mullet fish has 0.1mg.
  • Mullet fish contains less saturated fat.

We used Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
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 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
~equal in Potassium ~458mg
~equal in Iron ~1.41mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
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% 12% 27% 81% 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 4% 14% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5156%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.8%

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
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +138.5%
Contains more OtherOther +-742.1%
~equal in Protein ~24.81g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.52g

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
38% 37% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +246.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herring Mullet fish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 0.25µg 537%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 214IU 27%
Choline 83.3mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.1mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.124mg 6.3mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 0.917g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.49mg 11%
Fats 11.59g 4.86g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.79g 1.382g 9%
Vitamin E 1.37mg 9%
Phosphorus 303mg 244mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.615g 1.431g 5%
Cholesterol 77mg 63mg 5%
Calcium 74mg 31mg 4%
Zinc 1.27mg 0.88mg 4%
Protein 23.03g 24.81g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.88mg 3%
Calories 203kcal 150kcal 3%
Copper 0.118mg 0.141mg 3%
Sodium 115mg 71mg 2%
Magnesium 41mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.1mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin A 36µg 42µg 1%
Folate 12µg 10µg 1%
Potassium 419mg 458mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.2mg 1%
Iron 1.41mg 1.41mg 0%
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.01mg 1.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.061mg 1.143mg 0%
Leucine 1.872mg 2.016mg 0%
Lysine 2.115mg 2.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.682mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 0.968mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 1.278mg 0%
Histidine 0.678mg 0.73mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.18g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 0.148g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 0.092g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Herring Mullet fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Herring
30%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.184g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.