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Oysters vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oysters and Roe?

  • Oysters is richer in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese, while Roe is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 703% higher.
  • Roe has 45 times less Manganese than Oysters. Oysters has 0.591mg of Manganese, while Roe has 0.013mg.
  • Oysters is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 25% 35% 12% 345% 1902% 2144% 83% 22% 77% 215%
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 +34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +314.3%
Contains more IronIron +1096.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +4358.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +6040.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4446.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.9%

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% 5.3% 34% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 14% 2188% 5% 11% 71%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +203.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +557.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
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 +183.9%
Contains more WaterWater +33.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.6%
Contains more FatsFats +140.6%
Contains more OtherOther +71.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 g
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +320.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +222.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Roe Opinion
Calories 102kcal 204kcal Roe
Protein 11.42g 28.62g Roe
Fats 3.42g 8.23g Roe
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 5.45g 1.92g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 1.92g Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 479mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 26mg Oysters
Calcium 116mg 28mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 283mg Roe
Iron 9.21mg 0.77mg Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Roe
Copper 5.707mg 0.128mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 1.28mg Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 166mg 117mg Roe
Vitamin A 88IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 26µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.013mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.185mg Roe
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 11.54µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Folate 14µg 92µg Roe
Trans Fat 0.068g Roe
Choline 130mg Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.948g 1.866g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 3.404g Roe
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.046mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 0.716mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 0.762mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.257mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 0.523mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.22mg 0.778mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.105g Roe
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
188%
Oysters
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.918g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.