Chicken meat vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken meat and roe?
- Chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, while roe is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
- Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 468% higher.
- Roe has 4 times less vitamin B3 than chicken meat. Chicken meat has 8.487mg of vitamin B3, while roe has 2.192mg.
- Chicken meat is lower in cholesterol.
- Roe has a higher glycemic index (27) than chicken meat (0).
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +63.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +183% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +287.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +89.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +339.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +464.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3746.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1740% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
28.62 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
1.92 g
Water:
58.63 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.62g
~equal in
Water
~58.63g
~equal in
Other
~2.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.404 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 11.54µg | 468% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 479mg | 130% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.949mg | 60% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 51.7µg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 515mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 2.192mg | 39% |
| Folate | 5µg | 92µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.277mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.185mg | 17% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 1.866g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 2.129g | 8% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 8.23g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.128mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 1.28mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 0.77mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 91µg | 5% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 28.62g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 3.404g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 1.154mg | 2% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 204kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 82mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 283mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 1.747g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.105g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
36%
157%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.924g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 391mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $99)
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.