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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 magnesium and vitamin B3, while herring is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, and zinc.
  • Herring covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 488% more than sablefish.
  • Sablefish contains 2 times more magnesium than herring. Sablefish contains 71mg of magnesium, while herring contains 41mg.
  • 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +73.2%
Contains more IronIron +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +321.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +209.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
~equal in Potassium ~419mg
~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 0% 34% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 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% 12% 27% 81% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +812.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.112mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.348mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +69.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34%
Contains more OtherOther +258.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 61% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.735g

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 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 Sablefish Herring DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 13.14µg 488%
Vitamin D 214IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Choline 83.3mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.299mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 10.328g 4.79g 14%
Phosphorus 215mg 303mg 13%
Protein 17.19g 23.03g 12%
Fats 19.62g 11.59g 12%
Copper 0.028mg 0.118mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.37mg 9%
Zinc 0.41mg 1.27mg 8%
Saturated fat 4.099g 2.615g 7%
Vitamin A 102µg 36µg 7%
Magnesium 71mg 41mg 7%
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 4.124mg 6%
Cholesterol 63mg 77mg 5%
Iron 1.64mg 1.41mg 3%
Calcium 45mg 74mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.74mg 3%
Calories 250kcal 203kcal 2%
Sodium 72mg 115mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.112mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg 1%
Folate 17µg 12µg 1%
Potassium 459mg 419mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 2.735g 1%
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.348mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.258mg 0%
Threonine 0.754mg 1.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.792mg 1.061mg 0%
Leucine 1.397mg 1.872mg 0%
Lysine 1.579mg 2.115mg 0%
Methionine 0.509mg 0.682mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 0.899mg 0%
Valine 0.886mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.506mg 0.678mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g 0.909g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g 1.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sablefish 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
39%
Sablefish
163%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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 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.