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Halibut vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Halibut and Roe

  • Halibut has more Vitamin B6, however, Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 441% more than Halibut.
  • Halibut has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Roe. While Halibut has 0.485mg of Vitamin B6, Roe has only 0.185mg.
  • Halibut has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, halibut, greenland, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Roe
Roe
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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 +26.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +151%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.77mg

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 0% 3.6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Roe
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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% 18% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +405%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +821.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1102.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +9100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Roe
Roe
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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 FatsFats +115.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +32.7%
~equal in Water ~58.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 g
Roe
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +404.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Roe Opinion
Calories 239kcal 204kcal Halibut
Protein 18.42g 28.62g Roe
Fats 17.74g 8.23g Halibut
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Cholesterol 59mg 479mg Halibut
Magnesium 33mg 26mg Halibut
Calcium 4mg 28mg Roe
Potassium 344mg 283mg Halibut
Iron 0.85mg 0.77mg Halibut
Copper 0.038mg 0.128mg Roe
Zinc 0.51mg 1.28mg Roe
Phosphorus 210mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 103mg 117mg Halibut
Vitamin A 60IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 18µg 91µg Roe
Manganese 0.015mg 0.013mg Halibut
Selenium 46.8µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.185mg Halibut
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 11.54µg Roe
Folate 1µg 92µg Roe
Saturated Fat 3.102g 1.866g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 2.129g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 3.404g Roe
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.808mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.497mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 1.692mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.545mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 0.949mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.542mg 0.778mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.105g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut 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
26%
Halibut
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.236g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 420mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $95)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.