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Roe vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between roe and cheese?

  • Roe is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while cheese is higher in calcium, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 435% higher.
  • Cheese has 10 times less vitamin B1 than roe. Roe has 0.277mg of vitamin B1, while cheese has 0.029mg.
  • Cheese is lower in cholesterol.
  • Roe has a higher glycemic index (27) than cheese (0).

We used Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, cheddar 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.
Roe
Roe
6
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%
Cheese
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +272.4%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +81.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2435.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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
Roe
8
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%
Cheese
5
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +855.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3615.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +949.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +262.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
2
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
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.1%
Contains more WaterWater +58.4%
Contains more FatsFats +304.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.9%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Cheese
1
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +334.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 1.1µg 435%
Cholesterol 479mg 99mg 127%
Saturated fat 1.866g 18.867g 77%
Calcium 28mg 710mg 68%
Selenium 51.7µg 28.5µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.428mg 40%
Fats 8.23g 33.31g 39%
Vitamin A 91µg 330µg 27%
Sodium 117mg 653mg 23%
Zinc 1.28mg 3.64mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.029mg 21%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.129g 9.246g 18%
Folate 92µg 27µg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.41mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 1.421g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 0.059mg 13%
Protein 28.62g 22.87g 12%
Copper 0.128mg 0.03mg 11%
Calories 204kcal 404kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.066mg 9%
Phosphorus 515mg 455mg 9%
Iron 0.77mg 0.14mg 8%
Potassium 283mg 76mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.027mg 1%
Carbs 1.92g 3.09g 0%
Net carbs 1.92g 3.09g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Cheese
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
157%
Roe
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.001g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $98)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.