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Orange roughy vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Orange roughy and Roe different?

  • Orange roughy is higher in Selenium, however, Roe is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roe is 461% higher.
  • Orange roughy contains 2 times more Selenium than Roe. While Orange roughy contains 88.3µg of Selenium, Roe contains only 51.7µg.
  • Orange roughy has less Cholesterol.

Fish, roughy, orange, 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 13% 3.3% 16% 42% 25% 8.7% 44% 9% 4.8% 482%
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 IronIron +46.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +404.9%

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% 4.8% 37% 0% 11% 15% 34% 3.4% 15% 59% 2.8% 3.8% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1960.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2355.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1740%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 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 +14.2%
Contains more OtherOther +265%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.4%
Contains more FatsFats +814.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 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 -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +385%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1750%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Orange roughy Roe
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange roughy Roe Opinion
Calories 105kcal 204kcal Roe
Protein 22.64g 28.62g Roe
Fats 0.9g 8.23g Roe
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Cholesterol 80mg 479mg Orange roughy
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Roe
Calcium 11mg 28mg Roe
Potassium 181mg 283mg Roe
Iron 1.13mg 0.77mg Orange roughy
Copper 0.075mg 0.128mg Roe
Zinc 0.32mg 1.28mg Roe
Phosphorus 102mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 69mg 117mg Orange roughy
Vitamin A 80IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 24µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 1.87mg Orange roughy
Manganese 0.037mg 0.013mg Orange roughy
Selenium 88.3µg 51.7µg Orange roughy
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 1.82mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.185mg Roe
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 1.1µg Orange roughy
Folate 5µg 92µg Roe
Saturated Fat 0.034g 1.866g Orange roughy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.439g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 3.404g Roe
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.03mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.058mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.797mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.092mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.728mg 0.71mg Orange roughy
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.083mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.474mg 0.778mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.025g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.105g Roe
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g Orange roughy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange roughy 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
14%
Orange roughy
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Orange roughy
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 399mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.832g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is cheaper (difference - $100)

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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.