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Snapper vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between snapper and herring

  • Snapper has more vitamin B6; however, herring is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, copper, and zinc.
  • Herring's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 402% more.
  • Snapper contains less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, snapper, 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 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
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 +24.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85%
Contains more IronIron +487.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +188.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.3%
~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 5.3% 12% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 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 CVitamin C +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1091.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~36µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 ProteinProtein +14.2%
Contains more OtherOther +33.6%
Contains more FatsFats +573.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 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 -86%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1387.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +365.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Herring DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 13.14µg 402%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 214IU 27%
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 4.124mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.299mg 23%
Choline 83.3mg 15%
Phosphorus 201mg 303mg 15%
Fats 1.72g 11.59g 15%
Iron 0.24mg 1.41mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 2.735g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.322g 4.79g 11%
Cholesterol 47mg 77mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.365g 2.615g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.348mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.37mg 9%
Copper 0.046mg 0.118mg 8%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.27mg 8%
Protein 26.3g 23.03g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.112mg 5%
Calories 128kcal 203kcal 4%
Selenium 49µg 46.8µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.74mg 3%
Sodium 57mg 115mg 3%
Potassium 522mg 419mg 3%
Calcium 40mg 74mg 3%
Folate 6µg 12µg 2%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.04mg 1%
Magnesium 37mg 41mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 35µg 36µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.258mg 0%
Threonine 1.153mg 1.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.061mg 0%
Leucine 2.137mg 1.872mg 0%
Lysine 2.415mg 2.115mg 0%
Methionine 0.778mg 0.682mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.899mg 0%
Valine 1.355mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.678mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.909g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 1.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snapper 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
49%
Snapper
163%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.25g)
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)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.