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Herring vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Herring and Smelt

  • Herring is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Smelt is higher in Manganese, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Herring covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 382% more than Smelt.
  • Herring has 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Smelt. Herring has 0.112mg of Vitamin B1, while Smelt has 0.01mg.
  • Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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.
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Smelt
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Zinc +66.9%
Contains more Copper +50.8%
Contains more Manganese +2150%
Equal in Calcium - 77
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 295
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 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Zinc +66.9%
Contains more Copper +50.8%
Contains more Manganese +2150%
Equal in Calcium - 77
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 295
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.
Herring
11
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0
Smelt
Contains more Vitamin A +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.7%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +231%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.74
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.7%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +231%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.74

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Smelt
Contains more Fats +273.9%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.6
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +273.9%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Smelt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +482.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +482.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herring Smelt Opinion
Protein 23.03g 22.6g Herring
Fats 11.59g 3.1g Herring
Calories 203kcal 124kcal Herring
Calcium 74mg 77mg Smelt
Iron 1.41mg 1.15mg Herring
Magnesium 41mg 38mg Herring
Phosphorus 303mg 295mg Herring
Potassium 419mg 372mg Herring
Sodium 115mg 77mg Smelt
Zinc 1.27mg 2.12mg Smelt
Copper 0.118mg 0.178mg Smelt
Manganese 0.04mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 120IU 58IU Herring
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 17µg Herring
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.01mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.146mg Herring
Vitamin B3 4.124mg 1.766mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.74mg
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.17mg Herring
Folate 12µg 5µg Herring
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 3.97µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0.253mg Herring
Threonine 1.01mg 0.991mg Herring
Isoleucine 1.061mg 1.041mg Herring
Leucine 1.872mg 1.837mg Herring
Lysine 2.115mg 2.076mg Herring
Methionine 0.682mg 0.669mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 0.882mg Herring
Valine 1.187mg 1.164mg Herring
Histidine 0.678mg 0.665mg Herring
Cholesterol 77mg 90mg Herring
Saturated Fat 2.615g 0.579g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 0.536g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.353g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 0.023g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g 0.822g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 1.135g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Herring Smelt
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
55%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.036g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.