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Rockfish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rockfish and Herring

  • Rockfish is higher in Selenium, however, Herring is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Herring's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 481% higher.
  • Rockfish has 2 times more Selenium than Herring. While Rockfish has 76.2µg of Selenium, Herring has only 46.8µg.
  • Rockfish has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, 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 24% 5.1% 41% 14% 14% 12% 106% 12% 1.7% 416%
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 +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +335.3%
Contains more IronIron +291.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +187.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.7%

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% 0.96% 8.8% 138% 6.8% 52% 54% 24% 56% 199% 0% 7.5% 43%
Herring
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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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +726.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Choline ~83.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 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 WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +21.3%
Contains more FatsFats +615.4%
~equal in Protein ~23.03g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 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 -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +927.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +463.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Herring Opinion
Calories 109kcal 203kcal Herring
Protein 22.23g 23.03g Herring
Fats 1.62g 11.59g Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Cholesterol 61mg 77mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU 214IU Herring
Magnesium 33mg 41mg Herring
Calcium 17mg 74mg Herring
Potassium 467mg 419mg Rockfish
Iron 0.36mg 1.41mg Herring
Copper 0.041mg 0.118mg Herring
Zinc 0.43mg 1.27mg Herring
Phosphorus 248mg 303mg Herring
Sodium 89mg 115mg Rockfish
Vitamin A 16IU 120IU Herring
Vitamin A 5µg 36µg Herring
Vitamin E 0.44mg 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 4.6µg 5.4µg Herring
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 76.2µg 46.8µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 4.124mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.348mg Herring
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Herring
Folate 10µg 12µg Herring
Trans Fat 0.025g Herring
Choline 78.7mg 83.3mg Herring
Saturated Fat 0.42g 2.615g Rockfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 2.735g Herring
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.258mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg 1.01mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.835mg 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 2.188mg 2.115mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.707mg 0.682mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 0.899mg Rockfish
Valine 1.106mg 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.502mg 0.678mg Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.071g Herring
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockfish 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
45%
Rockfish
169%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.195g)
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 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 ($)

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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.