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Herring vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Herring and Whitefish

  • Herring has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Whitefish has more Phosphorus.
  • Herring covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 508% more than Whitefish.
  • Herring contains 3 times more Iron than Whitefish. While Herring contains 1.41mg of Iron, Whitefish contains only 0.47mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Whitefish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.2%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg
~equal in Potassium ~406mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.27mg

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% 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 0% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1268.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~131IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.846mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.346mg

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
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +54.3%
Contains more OtherOther +140.2%
~equal in Protein ~24.47g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~65.09g

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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.755g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herring Whitefish Opinion
Calories 203kcal 172kcal Herring
Protein 23.03g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 11.59g 7.51g Herring
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Herring
Cholesterol 77mg 77mg
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Magnesium 41mg 42mg Whitefish
Calcium 74mg 33mg Herring
Potassium 419mg 406mg Herring
Iron 1.41mg 0.47mg Herring
Copper 0.118mg 0.092mg Herring
Zinc 1.27mg 1.27mg
Phosphorus 303mg 346mg Whitefish
Sodium 115mg 65mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 120IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A 36µg 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Manganese 0.04mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.154mg Herring
Vitamin B3 4.124mg 3.846mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.346mg Herring
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 0.96µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Folate 12µg 17µg Whitefish
Choline 83.3mg Herring
Saturated Fat 2.615g 1.162g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g 2.559g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 2.755g Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.01mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.061mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.872mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.115mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.682mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 1.187mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.678mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.406g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 0.209g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Herring Whitefish
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
33%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.453g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (77 mg)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.