Milkfish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between milkfish and herring
- Milkfish has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, herring is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Herring's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 411% more.
- Milkfish contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than herring. Milkfish contains 8.256mg of vitamin B3, while herring contains 4.124mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, milkfish, 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 less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more IronIron | +243.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +100.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +301.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.3% |
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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 | 3.27µg | 13.14µg | 411% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg | 56% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.256mg | 4.124mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.299mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 18% | |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 208mg | 303mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.41mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.488mg | 0.348mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.112mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.118mg | 8% |
| Protein | 26.32g | 23.03g | 7% |
| Fats | 8.63g | 11.59g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.27mg | 2% |
| Calories | 190kcal | 203kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 115mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 419mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 36µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.295mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.154mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.213mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.139mg | 1.872mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.417mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.779mg | 0.682mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.028mg | 0.899mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.356mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.678mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkfish 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 ($)