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Eel vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Eel and Roe

  • Eel has more Vitamin A RAE, 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 of Vitamin B12 360% more than Eel.
  • Eel has 12 times more Vitamin A RAE than Roe. While Eel has 1137µg of Vitamin A RAE, Roe has only 91µg.
  • Eel has less Cholesterol.

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.
Eel
4
:
5
Roe
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Copper +341.4%
Contains more Selenium +522.9%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Copper +341.4%
Contains more Selenium +522.9%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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.
Eel
2
:
7
Roe
Contains more Vitamin A +1149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1760.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.3%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +299.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
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 A +1149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1760.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.3%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +299.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
2
:
3
Roe
Contains more Fats +81.7%
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +24.4%
Equal in Water - 58.63
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 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 +81.7%
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +24.4%
Equal in Water - 58.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
1
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2
Roe
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.4%
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Eel Roe
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Protein 23.65g 28.62g Roe
Fats 14.95g 8.23g Eel
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Calories 236kcal 204kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 28mg Roe
Iron 0.64mg 0.77mg Roe
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Phosphorus 277mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 349mg 283mg Eel
Sodium 65mg 117mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 1.28mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.04mg 0.013mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 3787IU 303IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 91µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 2.192mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.185mg Roe
Folate 17µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 11.54µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.037mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.922mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.171mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.7mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.218mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.696mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 161mg 479mg Eel
Saturated Fat 3.023g 1.866g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 2.129g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel 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
65%
Eel
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.157g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eel
Eel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eel
Eel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.