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Wolffish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wolffish and herring

  • Wolffish has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1; however, herring has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for herring is 450% higher.
  • Herring has 4 times less vitamin A than wolffish. Wolffish has 130µg of vitamin A, while herring has 36µg.
  • Wolffish is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, wolffish, Atlantic, 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 27% 2.4% 34% 4.5% 12% 27% 110% 14% 2.5% 255%
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 CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more IronIron +1075%
Contains more CopperCopper +218.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +27%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~41mg
~equal in Potassium ~419mg
~equal in Sodium ~115mg
~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% 43% 0% 0% 52% 22% 49% 39% 107% 294% 0% 4.5% 0%
Herring
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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 AVitamin A +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +459.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 3% 74%
Protein: 22.44 g
Fats: 3.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.23 g
Other: 0.27 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 WaterWater +15.7%
Contains more FatsFats +278.8%
Contains more OtherOther +351.9%
~equal in Protein ~23.03g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 41% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.468 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.083 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 -82.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +346.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +152.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wolffish 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 Wolffish Herring DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 13.14µg 450%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 214IU 27%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.299mg 16%
Iron 0.12mg 1.41mg 16%
Choline 83.3mg 15%
Fats 3.06g 11.59g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.083g 2.735g 11%
Saturated fat 0.468g 2.615g 10%
Vitamin A 130µg 36µg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.598mg 4.124mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.072g 4.79g 9%
Copper 0.037mg 0.118mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.37mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.348mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.112mg 8%
Calcium 8mg 74mg 7%
Phosphorus 256mg 303mg 7%
Cholesterol 59mg 77mg 6%
Calories 123kcal 203kcal 4%
Folate 6µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.74mg 2%
Zinc 1mg 1.27mg 2%
Protein 22.44g 23.03g 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg 1%
Potassium 385mg 419mg 1%
Magnesium 38mg 41mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Sodium 109mg 115mg 0%
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.258mg 0%
Threonine 0.984mg 1.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.034mg 1.061mg 0%
Leucine 1.824mg 1.872mg 0%
Lysine 2.061mg 2.115mg 0%
Methionine 0.664mg 0.682mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.876mg 0.899mg 0%
Valine 1.156mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.661mg 0.678mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.393g 0.909g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.405g 1.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.055g 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wolffish 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
47%
Wolffish
163%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Wolffish
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wolffish
Wolffish contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.147g)
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. Wolffish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174247/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.