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Roe vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roe and Butterfish different?

  • Roe is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Butterfish is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 405% more than Butterfish.
  • Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
Roe
5
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Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.2%
Contains more Zinc +29.3%
Contains more Copper +85.5%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +70%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Sodium - 114
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.2%
Contains more Zinc +29.3%
Contains more Copper +85.5%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +70%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Calcium - 28
Equal in Sodium - 114
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Roe
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +178%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +178%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +394.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
3
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Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +251.4%
Contains more Fats +24.9%
Contains more Water +14%
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
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +251.4%
Contains more Fats +24.9%
Contains more Water +14%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Butterfish Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Protein 28.62g 22.15g Roe
Fats 8.23g 10.28g Butterfish
Carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Calories 204kcal 187kcal Roe
Calcium 28mg 28mg
Iron 0.77mg 0.64mg Roe
Magnesium 26mg 32mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 515mg 308mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 481mg Butterfish
Sodium 117mg 114mg Butterfish
Zinc 1.28mg 0.99mg Roe
Copper 0.128mg 0.069mg Roe
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Butterfish
Selenium 51.7µg 46.8µg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 109IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 33µg Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.146mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.192mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.865mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Folate 92µg 17µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 1.83µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.248mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 0.971mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 1.021mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 1.801mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 2.035mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg 0.656mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.865mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 1.141mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 0.652mg Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 83mg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 1.866g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Butterfish
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
169%
Roe
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.