Milkfish vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are milkfish and roe different?
- Milkfish is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, roe is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roe is 345% higher.
- Milkfish contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than roe. While milkfish contains 8.256mg of vitamin B3, roe contains only 2.192mg.
- Milkfish has less cholesterol.
- Milkfish has a lower glycemic index (0) than roe (27).
Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +46.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +132.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +219.1% |
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 | +276.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1631.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1275.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +252.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +411.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~28.62g
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Fats
~8.23g
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Water
~58.63g
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Other
~2.6g
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 | 3.27µg | 11.54µg | 345% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 479mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.949mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 51.7µg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 208mg | 515mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.256mg | 2.192mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.488mg | 0.185mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.404g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.277mg | 22% |
| Folate | 18µg | 92µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.044mg | 0.128mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.866g | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 91µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 1.154mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.77mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.129g | 5% | |
| Protein | 26.32g | 28.62g | 5% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 283mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.28mg | 2% |
| Calories | 190kcal | 204kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 117mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Fats | 8.63g | 8.23g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.295mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.154mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.213mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.139mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.417mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.779mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.028mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.356mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.26g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.747g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
59%
157%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 412mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish is cheaper (difference - $100)
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.