Yellowtail vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between yellowtail and herring
- Yellowtail has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B1; however, herring is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, copper, and zinc.
- Herring covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 495% more than yellowtail.
- Herring contains 2 times less vitamin B3 than yellowtail. Yellowtail contains 8.718mg of vitamin B3, while herring contains 4.124mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, yellowtail, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +486.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +951.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.67 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
23.03 g
Fats:
11.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.16 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.5% |
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Carbs
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Water
~64.16g
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Other
~1.22g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.25µg | 13.14µg | 495% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.718mg | 4.124mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.299mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 18% | |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 201mg | 303mg | 15% |
| Protein | 29.67g | 23.03g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.348mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1.41mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.118mg | 7% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 11.59g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 1.27mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 74mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.175mg | 0.112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 538mg | 419mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 115mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 203kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.681mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 36µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.301mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.367mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.411mg | 1.872mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.725mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.878mg | 0.682mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.899mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.873mg | 0.678mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | N/A |
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
37%
163%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.615g)
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 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 ($)