Snail vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between snail and herring
- Snail is richer in magnesium, copper, iron, and vitamin E, while herring is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Herring covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 527% more than snail.
- Snail has 6 times more magnesium than herring. Snail has 250mg of magnesium, while herring has 41mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, snail, raw 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +509.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +239% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +640% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +265% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1020% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +194.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2528% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +727.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1749.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +985.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 13.14µg | 527% |
| Magnesium | 250mg | 41mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 27.4µg | 46.8µg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.118mg | 31% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 214IU | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.4µg | 27% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 1.41mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 5mg | 1.37mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.252g | 2.735g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.348mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.4mg | 4.124mg | 17% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 11.59g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 16.1g | 23.03g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.299mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.259g | 4.79g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.361g | 2.615g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 77mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.112mg | 9% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 203kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 303mg | 4% |
| Choline | 65mg | 83.3mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 70mg | 115mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 1.27mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 36µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 419mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.119g | 0.909g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.099g | 0.071g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.254g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)