Herring vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between herring and yellowtail
- Herring has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, copper, and zinc; however, yellowtail is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1.
- Herring covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 495% more than yellowtail.
- Yellowtail contains 6 times less vitamin B2 than herring. Herring contains 0.299mg of vitamin B2, while yellowtail contains 0.051mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, 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 CalciumCalcium | +155.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +486.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +951.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.03 g
Fats:
11.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.16 g
Other:
1.22 g
Protein:
29.67 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-132.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.8% |
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Water
~67.33g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 1.25µg | 495% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 8.718mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.051mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 18% | |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 201mg | 15% |
| Protein | 23.03g | 29.67g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.185mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 0.63mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.058mg | 7% |
| Fats | 11.59g | 6.72g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.67mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 29mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.175mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 538mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 2.9mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 187kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.681mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 31µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 1.301mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 2.411mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 2.725mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.878mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 1.528mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.873mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.615g)
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 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 ($)