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Mullet fish vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mullet fish and roe

  • Mullet fish has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, roe is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Roe covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 470% more than mullet fish.
  • Mullet fish has 3 times more vitamin B3 than roe. While mullet fish has 6.3mg of vitamin B3, roe has only 2.192mg.
  • Mullet fish has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of roe is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
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 +26.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more IronIron +83.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.5%
~equal in Calcium ~28mg
~equal in Copper ~0.128mg

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 4% 14% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 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% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +849%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4516%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
~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
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 WaterWater +20.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.4%
Contains more FatsFats +69.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 37% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
Roe
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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 -23.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mullet fish 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 Mullet fish Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 11.54µg 470%
Cholesterol 63mg 479mg 139%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.949mg 65%
Phosphorus 244mg 515mg 39%
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 2.192mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.185mg 23%
Folate 10µg 92µg 21%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 16.4mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 3.404g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.277mg 15%
Selenium 46.8µg 51.7µg 9%
Iron 1.41mg 0.77mg 8%
Protein 24.81g 28.62g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 1.154mg 5%
Vitamin A 42µg 91µg 5%
Fats 4.86g 8.23g 5%
Potassium 458mg 283mg 5%
Zinc 0.88mg 1.28mg 4%
Calories 150kcal 204kcal 3%
Sodium 71mg 117mg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 26mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.431g 1.866g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.382g 2.129g 2%
Copper 0.141mg 0.128mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.92g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.92g N/A
Calcium 31mg 28mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.013mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.088mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.143mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.016mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.278mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.278mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.73mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mullet fish 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
30%
Mullet fish
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 416mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish 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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.