Herring vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Herring and Whiting
- The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Copper in Herring is higher than in Whiting.
- Herring covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 439% more than Whiting.
- Herring contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Whiting. While Herring contains 2.615g of Saturated Fat, Whiting contains only 0.4g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whiting, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +235.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +139.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +225% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +260.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +398.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +405.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +585.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +916.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
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Protein
~23.48g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +976.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +365.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 203kcal | 116kcal |
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| Protein | 23.03g | 23.48g |
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| Fats | 11.59g | 1.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 84mg |
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| Vitamin D | 214IU | 73IU |
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| Magnesium | 41mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 74mg | 62mg |
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| Potassium | 419mg | 434mg |
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| Iron | 1.41mg | 0.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.53mg |
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| Phosphorus | 303mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 115mg | 132mg |
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| Vitamin A | 120IU | 128IU |
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| Vitamin A | 36µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 1.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.13mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 41.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 1.67mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 2.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Folate | 12µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 83.3mg | 83.3mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.615g | 0.4g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.79g | 0.445g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 0.587g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 1.01mg | 1.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 1.082mg |
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| Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 2.115mg | 2.156mg |
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| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.695mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.21mg |
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| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.691mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | 0.283g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | 0.235g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 0.017g |
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| 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.215g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)