Whitefish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Whitefish and Herring
- Whitefish has more Phosphorus, while Herring has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Herring covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 508% more than Whitefish.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Whitefish is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, whitefish, 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.
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Phosphorus
+14.2%
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Sodium
-43.5%
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Manganese
+115%
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Calcium
+124.2%
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Iron
+200%
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Copper
+28.3%
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Selenium
+188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Potassium - 419
Equal in Zinc - 1.27
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Phosphorus
+14.2%
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Sodium
-43.5%
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Manganese
+115%
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Calcium
+124.2%
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Iron
+200%
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Copper
+28.3%
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Selenium
+188.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 41
Equal in Potassium - 419
Equal in Zinc - 1.27
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.
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Vitamin B1
+52.7%
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Vitamin B5
+16.9%
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Folate
+41.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+94.2%
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Vitamin B12
+1268.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 120
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.124
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.348
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Vitamin B1
+52.7%
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Vitamin B5
+16.9%
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Folate
+41.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+94.2%
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Vitamin B12
+1268.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 120
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.124
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.348
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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+140.2%
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Fats
+54.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.03
Equal in Water - 64.16
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+140.2%
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Fats
+54.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.03
Equal in Water - 64.16
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-55.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+87.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.735
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Saturated Fat
-55.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+87.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.735
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.47g | 23.03g |
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| Fats | 7.51g | 11.59g |
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| Calories | 172kcal | 203kcal |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 74mg |
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| Iron | 0.47mg | 1.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 303mg |
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| Potassium | 406mg | 419mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 115mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 1.27mg | |
| Copper | 0.092mg | 0.118mg |
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| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 39µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 214IU |
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| Vitamin D | 5.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 4.124mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.74mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.348mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 13.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0.258mg |
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| Threonine | 1.073mg | 1.01mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 1.061mg |
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| Leucine | 1.989mg | 1.872mg |
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| Lysine | 2.248mg | 2.115mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.682mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.955mg | 0.899mg |
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| Valine | 1.261mg | 1.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.678mg |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 77mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.162g | 2.615g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g | 1.105g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g | 0.909g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g | 0.071g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.559g | 4.79g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g | 2.735g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
35%
179%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.453g)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (77 mg)
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 ($)