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Herring vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Herring and Skipjack tuna

  • Herring is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Herring covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 456% more than Skipjack tuna.
  • Herring has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Skipjack tuna. Herring has 2.615g of Saturated Fat, while Skipjack tuna has 0.42g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +21%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~44mg
~equal in Copper ~0.11mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg
~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.
Herring
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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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +354.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.9%

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +798.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more OtherOther +573.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.28g

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1871.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +578.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herring Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 203kcal 132kcal Herring
Protein 23.03g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 11.59g 1.29g Herring
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 77mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Magnesium 41mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 74mg 37mg Herring
Potassium 419mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.41mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.118mg 0.11mg Herring
Zinc 1.27mg 1.05mg Herring
Phosphorus 303mg 285mg Herring
Sodium 115mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 120IU 60IU Herring
Vitamin A 36µg 18µg Herring
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.038mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.122mg Herring
Vitamin B3 4.124mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.485mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 2.19µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Folate 12µg 10µg Herring
Choline 83.3mg Herring
Saturated Fat 2.615g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g 0.243g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 0.403g Herring
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.01mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.061mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.872mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.115mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.682mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.187mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.678mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.091g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 0.237g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 0.017g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Herring Skipjack tuna
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
169%
Herring
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.195g)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring
Herring is cheaper (difference - $8)
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)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.