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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 from 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
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 +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.
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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +276.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +178%
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%
~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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~28.62g
~equal in Fats ~8.23g
~equal in Water ~58.63g
~equal in 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.
Milkfish Roe
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Milkfish Roe Opinion
Calories 190kcal 204kcal Roe
Protein 26.32g 28.62g Roe
Fats 8.63g 8.23g Milkfish
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Cholesterol 67mg 479mg Milkfish
Magnesium 38mg 26mg Milkfish
Calcium 65mg 28mg Milkfish
Potassium 374mg 283mg Milkfish
Iron 0.41mg 0.77mg Roe
Copper 0.044mg 0.128mg Roe
Zinc 1.05mg 1.28mg Roe
Phosphorus 208mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 92mg 117mg Milkfish
Vitamin A 109IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 33µg 91µg Roe
Manganese 0.026mg 0.013mg Milkfish
Selenium 16.2µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 2.192mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.185mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 11.54µg Roe
Folate 18µg 92µg Roe
Saturated Fat 1.866g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g Roe
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.154mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.213mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.139mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.417mg 2.179mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.71mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.356mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.775mg 0.778mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milkfish 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
59%
Milkfish
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 412mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish
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.

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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.