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Mahimahi vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mahimahi and herring

  • Mahimahi has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, herring has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for herring is 519% higher.
  • Herring has 2 times less vitamin B3 than mahimahi. Mahimahi has 7.429mg of vitamin B3, while herring has 4.124mg.
  • Herring is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mahimahi, cooked, dry heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, 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 27% 5.7% 47% 54% 18% 16% 78% 15% 2.5% 255%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +289.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~41mg
~equal in Iron ~1.41mg
~equal in Sodium ~115mg
~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.
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% 21% 0% 0% 5.8% 20% 139% 52% 107% 86% 0% 4.5% 0%
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% 12% 27% 81% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +387%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +251.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1804.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more OtherOther +241%
Contains more FatsFats +1187.8%
~equal in Protein ~23.03g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 26% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.211 g
26% 47% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.615 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.735 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2990.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1196.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Herring DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 13.14µg 519%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 214IU 27%
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 4.124mg 21%
Phosphorus 183mg 303mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 2.735g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.299mg 16%
Fats 0.9g 11.59g 16%
Choline 83.3mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 4.79g 12%
Saturated fat 0.241g 2.615g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.348mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.37mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.112mg 7%
Copper 0.053mg 0.118mg 7%
Calcium 19mg 74mg 6%
Zinc 0.59mg 1.27mg 6%
Cholesterol 94mg 77mg 6%
Calories 109kcal 203kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.74mg 3%
Vitamin A 62µg 36µg 3%
Potassium 533mg 419mg 3%
Folate 6µg 12µg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg 1%
Protein 23.72g 23.03g 1%
Iron 1.45mg 1.41mg 1%
Magnesium 38mg 41mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Sodium 113mg 115mg 0%
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.258mg 0%
Threonine 1.04mg 1.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1.061mg 0%
Leucine 1.928mg 1.872mg 0%
Lysine 2.178mg 2.115mg 0%
Methionine 0.702mg 0.682mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.899mg 0%
Valine 1.222mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.698mg 0.678mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.909g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 1.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi Herring
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
33%
Mahimahi
163%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.374g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/nutrients
  2. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.