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Sablefish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sablefish and Herring different?

  • Sablefish is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, while Herring is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Herring covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 488% more than Sablefish.
  • Sablefish contains 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Herring. Sablefish contains 102µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Herring contains 36µg.
  • Herring is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +73.2%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Contains more Calcium +64.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%
Contains more Zinc +209.8%
Contains more Copper +321.4%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Potassium - 419
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +73.2%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Contains more Calcium +64.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.9%
Contains more Zinc +209.8%
Contains more Copper +321.4%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Potassium - 419
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 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +812.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.112
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.348
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 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 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +812.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.112
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.348

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +69.3%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Other +258.8%
Equal in Water - 64.16
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 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 Fats +69.3%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Other +258.8%
Equal in Water - 64.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.735
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.735

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sablefish Herring
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sablefish Herring Opinion
Protein 17.19g 23.03g Herring
Fats 19.62g 11.59g Sablefish
Calories 250kcal 203kcal Sablefish
Calcium 45mg 74mg Herring
Iron 1.64mg 1.41mg Sablefish
Magnesium 71mg 41mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 215mg 303mg Herring
Potassium 459mg 419mg Sablefish
Sodium 72mg 115mg Sablefish
Zinc 0.41mg 1.27mg Herring
Copper 0.028mg 0.118mg Herring
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 338IU 120IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 102µg 36µg Sablefish
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.112mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 4.124mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.74mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.348mg Herring
Folate 17µg 12µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 0.754mg 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 0.792mg 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.397mg 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 1.579mg 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.509mg 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 0.899mg Herring
Valine 0.886mg 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.506mg 0.678mg Herring
Cholesterol 63mg 77mg Sablefish
Saturated Fat 4.099g 2.615g Herring
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g 0.071g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g 4.79g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 2.735g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sablefish 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
41%
Sablefish
179%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herring
Herring is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.484g)
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.