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Skipjack tuna vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Skipjack tuna and Herring

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Herring is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Herring covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 456% more than Skipjack tuna.
  • Skipjack tuna has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Herring. Skipjack tuna has 18.756mg of Vitamin B3, while Herring has 4.124mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
4
:
5
Herring
Herring
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Phosphorus - 303
Equal in Copper - 0.118
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Herring
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Phosphorus - 303
Equal in Copper - 0.118
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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
3
:
9
Herring
Herring
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Herring
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 C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +354.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
2
:
2
Herring
Herring
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Other +573.8%
Contains more Fats +798.4%
Equal in Water - 64.16
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Herring
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Other +573.8%
Contains more Fats +798.4%
Equal in Water - 64.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
1
:
2
Herring
Herring
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1871.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +578.7%
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Herring
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1871.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +578.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Herring Opinion
Protein 28.21g 23.03g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 11.59g Herring
Calories 132kcal 203kcal Herring
Calcium 37mg 74mg Herring
Iron 1.6mg 1.41mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 41mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 303mg Herring
Potassium 522mg 419mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 115mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 1.27mg Herring
Copper 0.11mg 0.118mg Herring
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg Herring
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 60IU 120IU Herring
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 36µg Herring
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 1mg 0.7mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 4.124mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.348mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 12µg Herring
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.258mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.01mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.061mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.872mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.115mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.682mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.899mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.187mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.678mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 77mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 2.615g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.071g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 2.735g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
179%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.195g)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring
Herring is cheaper (difference - $8)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.