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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 from 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.
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Calcium +289.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.3%
Contains more Copper +122.6%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.41
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Sodium - 115
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 55% 28% 79% 48% 15% 17% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Calcium +289.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.3%
Contains more Copper +122.6%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.41
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Sodium - 115
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1804.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 0% 0% 0% 6% 20% 140% 52% 107% 5% 87% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1804.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +241%
Contains more Fats +1187.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.03
Equal in Water - 64.16
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 Water +11%
Contains more Other +241%
Contains more Fats +1187.8%
Equal in Protein - 23.03
Equal in Water - 64.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2990.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1196.2%
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.211 g
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2990.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Protein 23.72g 23.03g Mahimahi
Fats 0.9g 11.59g Herring
Calories 109kcal 203kcal Herring
Calcium 19mg 74mg Herring
Iron 1.45mg 1.41mg Mahimahi
Magnesium 38mg 41mg Herring
Phosphorus 183mg 303mg Herring
Potassium 533mg 419mg Mahimahi
Sodium 113mg 115mg Mahimahi
Zinc 0.59mg 1.27mg Herring
Copper 0.053mg 0.118mg Herring
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 208IU 120IU Mahimahi
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 36µg Mahimahi
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 4.124mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.74mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.348mg Mahimahi
Folate 6µg 12µg Herring
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.258mg Mahimahi
Threonine 1.04mg 1.01mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1.061mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.928mg 1.872mg Mahimahi
Lysine 2.178mg 2.115mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.702mg 0.682mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 0.899mg Mahimahi
Valine 1.222mg 1.187mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.698mg 0.678mg Mahimahi
Cholesterol 94mg 77mg Herring
Saturated Fat 0.241g 2.615g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.071g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 2.735g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi Herring
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
36%
Mahimahi
179%
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.