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Mullet fish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mullet fish and Herring?

  • Mullet fish is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Herring is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 537% higher.
  • Mullet fish has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Herring. Mullet fish has 6.3mg of Vitamin B3, while Herring has 4.124mg.
  • Mullet fish contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 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 CopperCopper +19.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
~equal in Potassium ~419mg
~equal in Iron ~1.41mg
~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 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 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% 7.2% 27% 162% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5156%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +138.5%
~equal in Protein ~23.03g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.16g
~equal in Other ~1.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 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 -45.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +246.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mullet fish Herring Opinion
Calories 150kcal 203kcal Herring
Protein 24.81g 23.03g Mullet fish
Fats 4.86g 11.59g Herring
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.7mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 63mg 77mg Mullet fish
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Magnesium 33mg 41mg Herring
Calcium 31mg 74mg Herring
Potassium 458mg 419mg Mullet fish
Iron 1.41mg 1.41mg
Copper 0.141mg 0.118mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.88mg 1.27mg Herring
Phosphorus 244mg 303mg Herring
Sodium 71mg 115mg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 141IU 120IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A 42µg 36µg Mullet fish
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 4.124mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.74mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.348mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Folate 10µg 12µg Herring
Choline 83.3mg Herring
Saturated Fat 1.431g 2.615g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 2.735g Herring
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.258mg Mullet fish
Threonine 1.088mg 1.01mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 1.143mg 1.061mg Mullet fish
Leucine 2.016mg 1.872mg Mullet fish
Lysine 2.278mg 2.115mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.734mg 0.682mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.899mg Mullet fish
Valine 1.278mg 1.187mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.73mg 0.678mg Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.071g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mullet fish 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
29%
Mullet fish
169%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.184g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.