Orange roughy vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between orange roughy and herring
- Orange roughy has more selenium; however, herring is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, zinc, and potassium.
- Herring's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 528% more.
- Orange roughy contains 2 times more selenium than herring. Orange roughy contains 88.3µg of selenium, while herring contains 46.8µg.
- Orange roughy contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, roughy, orange, 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 | -40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +127.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +572.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +296.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +197.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +374.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +419.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2695.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.64 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.97 g
Other:
9.49 g
Protein:
23.03 g
Fats:
11.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.16 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +677.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1187.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.03g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~64.16g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
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 | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +991.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1386.4% |
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 | 0.47µg | 13.14µg | 528% |
| Selenium | 88.3µg | 46.8µg | 75% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 303mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.348mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.299mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 2.735g | 17% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 11.59g | 16% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.82mg | 4.124mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.74mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 2.615g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.439g | 4.79g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.27mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 419mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.112mg | 6% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 203kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.118mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 41mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 1.41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.87mg | 1.37mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 115mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 36µg | 1% |
| Protein | 22.64g | 23.03g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 77mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.03mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.058mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.797mg | 1.872mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.092mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.728mg | 0.682mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.899mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.083mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.474mg | 0.678mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.909g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.025g | 1.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.071g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.069g | N/A |
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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
15%
163%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.581g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)