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Tilefish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tilefish and herring

  • Tilefish has more selenium, while herring has more vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, and zinc.
  • Herring covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 443% more than tilefish.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tilefish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tilefish, 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 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
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 +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.6%
Contains more IronIron +354.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
~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% 7% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +425.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 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 +147.1%
Contains more OtherOther +110.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.03g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.16g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 39% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 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 -66.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +259.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilefish 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 Tilefish Herring DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 13.14µg 443%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 214IU 27%
Choline 83.3mg 15%
Iron 0.31mg 1.41mg 14%
Fats 4.69g 11.59g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g 2.735g 10%
Phosphorus 236mg 303mg 10%
Selenium 51.5µg 46.8µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.332g 4.79g 9%
Vitamin E 1.37mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.868g 2.615g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.299mg 8%
Copper 0.052mg 0.118mg 7%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.27mg 7%
Calcium 26mg 74mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 4.124mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.348mg 4%
Cholesterol 64mg 77mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.74mg 3%
Calories 147kcal 203kcal 3%
Protein 24.49g 23.03g 3%
Potassium 512mg 419mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.112mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 36µg 2%
Sodium 59mg 115mg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 41mg 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg 1%
Folate 17µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.258mg 0%
Threonine 1.074mg 1.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.061mg 0%
Leucine 1.99mg 1.872mg 0%
Lysine 2.249mg 2.115mg 0%
Methionine 0.725mg 0.682mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.956mg 0.899mg 0%
Valine 1.262mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.678mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g 0.909g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g 1.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilefish 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
46%
Tilefish
163%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Tilefish
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.747g)
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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.