Eel vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between eel and roe
- Eel has more vitamin A and vitamin B3; however, roe is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin C.
- Roe covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 360% more than eel.
- Eel has 12 times more vitamin A than roe. While eel has 3787IU of vitamin A, roe has only 303IU.
- Eel has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of roe is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +341.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +522.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +1149.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +811.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1760.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +312.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +299.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +441.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +333% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +180.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 11.54µg | 360% |
| Vitamin A | 1137µg | 91µg | 116% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 479mg | 106% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 51.7µg | 79% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.949mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 515mg | 34% |
| Folate | 17µg | 92µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.218g | 2.129g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 1.154mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 16.4mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 3.404g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 2.192mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.128mg | 11% |
| Protein | 23.65g | 28.62g | 10% |
| Fats | 14.95g | 8.23g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.185mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.277mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 1.28mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.023g | 1.866g | 5% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 204kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.77mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 283mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.037mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.922mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.171mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.218mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | 1.747g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 0.105g | N/A |
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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
72%
157%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.157g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 318mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)