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Smoked salmon vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Smoked salmon and Roe

  • Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Roe is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roe is 345% higher.
  • Smoked salmon contains 6 times more Sodium than Roe. Smoked salmon contains 672mg of Sodium, while Roe contains 117mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Fish, roe, mixed species, 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.
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
3
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7
Roe
Roe
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Copper +79.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +214%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +312.9%
Contains more Selenium +59.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.77
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Roe
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Copper +79.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +214%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +312.9%
Contains more Selenium +59.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.77

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.
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
5
:
7
Roe
Roe
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +839.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +254%
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Roe
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +839.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +254%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
2
:
3
Roe
Roe
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Other +107.7%
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Fats +90.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Roe
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Other +107.7%
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Fats +90.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
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2
Roe
Roe
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.129
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Roe
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.129

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Protein 18.28g 28.62g Roe
Fats 4.32g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Calories 117kcal 204kcal Roe
Calcium 11mg 28mg Roe
Iron 0.85mg 0.77mg Smoked salmon
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Roe
Phosphorus 164mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 175mg 283mg Roe
Sodium 672mg 117mg Roe
Zinc 0.31mg 1.28mg Roe
Copper 0.23mg 0.128mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg 0.013mg Smoked salmon
Selenium 32.4µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 87IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 2.192mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.185mg Smoked salmon
Folate 2µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.801mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.842mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.486mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 1.679mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.541mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 0.942mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.538mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 23mg 479mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.929g 1.866g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 3.404g Roe

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Smoked salmon Roe
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
99%
Smoked salmon
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.937g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is cheaper (difference - $86)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/nutrients
  2. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.