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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.

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 Iron +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +183%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Copper +93.9%
Contains more Selenium +116.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Iron +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +183%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Copper +93.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Roe
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +339.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Folate +1740%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3746.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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 +287.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +339.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Folate +1740%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3746.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.62
Equal in Water - 58.63
Equal in Other - 2.6
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
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 Fats +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.62
Equal in Water - 58.63
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Chicken meat Roe
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Protein 27.3g 28.62g Roe
Fats 13.6g 8.23g Chicken meat
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Calories 239kcal 204kcal Chicken meat
Calcium 15mg 28mg Roe
Iron 1.26mg 0.77mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Roe
Phosphorus 182mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 223mg 283mg Roe
Sodium 82mg 117mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.94mg 1.28mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.02mg 0.013mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 161IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 2.192mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.185mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.128mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.362mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.986mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.223mg 2.179mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.71mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.325mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.802mg 0.778mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 479mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 3.79g 1.866g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 2.129g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.924g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
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.

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.