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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.
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Roe
Contains more Calcium +314.3%
Contains more Iron +1096.1%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Zinc +6040.6%
Contains more Copper +4358.6%
Contains more Manganese +4446.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +314.3%
Contains more Iron +1096.1%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Zinc +6040.6%
Contains more Copper +4358.6%
Contains more Manganese +4446.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Roe
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.3%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +669.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.3%
Contains more Folate +557.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +320.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.3%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +320.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Roe Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 1.92g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 28.62g Roe
Fats 3.42g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 5.45g 1.92g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 204kcal Roe
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Roe
Calcium 116mg 28mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.77mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 26mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 139mg 283mg Roe
Sodium 166mg 117mg Roe
Zinc 78.6mg 1.28mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.128mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.013mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 88IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 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
Folate 14µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 11.54µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
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
Cholesterol 79mg 479mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Roe
Saturated Fat 0.948g 1.866g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 3.404g Roe
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Roe
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
197%
Oysters
169%
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 richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.