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Baby food vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between baby food and roe

  • Baby food has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, fiber, and copper; however, roe has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 584% more.
  • Baby food has a higher glycemic index than roe.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +284.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2517.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.4%
Contains more IronIron +6068.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +99.6%

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +780.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1483.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +613%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +114%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.154mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.185mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
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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 CarbsCarbs +3722.9%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.6%
Contains more FatsFats +87%
Contains more WaterWater +775.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Roe DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 0.77mg 584%
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 2.192mg 203%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.277mg 180%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.949mg 136%
Calcium 733mg 28mg 71%
Selenium 25.9µg 51.7µg 47%
Protein 12.2g 28.62g 33%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 25%
Carbs 73.4g 1.92g 24%
Copper 0.334mg 0.128mg 23%
Magnesium 100mg 26mg 18%
Phosphorus 392mg 515mg 18%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 16.4mg 16%
Folate 43µg 92µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 3.404g 11%
Zinc 2.4mg 1.28mg 10%
Vitamin A 1µg 91µg 10%
Calories 379kcal 204kcal 9%
Fats 4.4g 8.23g 6%
Sodium 3mg 117mg 5%
Potassium 437mg 283mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.769g 1.866g 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 1.154mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 2.129g 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 1.92g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.185mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Roe
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
164%
Baby food
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $100)
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.