Ling fish vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ling fish and roe
- Ling fish is higher in magnesium and vitamin B6, yet roe is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
- Roe covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 454% more than ling fish.
- Ling fish contains 3 times more magnesium than roe. While ling fish contains 81mg of magnesium, roe contains only 26mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in ling fish is lower.
- The glycemic index of ling fish is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, ling, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.5% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +118.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +310.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +212.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1675.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +903.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +173.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 11.54µg | 454% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 479mg | 143% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.231mg | 0.949mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 515mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.404g | 23% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 92µg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.369mg | 1.154mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.127mg | 0.277mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 26mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.351mg | 0.185mg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.82g | 8.23g | 11% |
| Protein | 24.35g | 28.62g | 9% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 51.7µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.866g | 8% | |
| Potassium | 486mg | 283mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 91µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.129g | 5% | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 204kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.801mg | 2.192mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 1.28mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.141mg | 0.128mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 0.77mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.273mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.067mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.122mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.979mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.236mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.254mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.717mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.26g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.747g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ling fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)