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 for 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.
- Orange roughy has a lower glycemic index (0) than roe (27).
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +279.2% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.64 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.97 g
Other:
9.49 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 11.54µg | 461% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 479mg | 133% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.949mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 88.3µg | 51.7µg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 515mg | 59% |
| Folate | 5µg | 92µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 1.154mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 3.404g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.277mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Protein | 22.64g | 28.62g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.87mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 0.9g | 8.23g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.185mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.28mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 1.866g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 91µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.128mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.77mg | 5% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 204kcal | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.439g | 2.129g | 4% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 283mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.82mg | 2.192mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.03mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.058mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.797mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.092mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.728mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.083mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.474mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.025g | 1.747g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.069g | N/A |
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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
15%
157%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 399mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.832g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange roughy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange roughy is cheaper (difference - $100)