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Roe vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between roe and duck meat?

  • Roe is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin C, yet duck meat is higher in iron and vitamin B3.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 468% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in duck meat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of duck meat is lower.

We used Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.5%
Contains more IronIron +250.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%

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
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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%
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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3746.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.098mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more OtherOther +217.1%
Contains more FatsFats +244.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +505.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.65g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roe Duck meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Duck meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 0.3µg 468%
Cholesterol 479mg 84mg 132%
Selenium 51.7µg 20µg 58%
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.269mg 52%
Phosphorus 515mg 156mg 51%
Saturated fat 1.866g 9.67g 35%
Fats 8.23g 28.35g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 2.129g 12.9g 27%
Iron 0.77mg 2.7mg 24%
Folate 92µg 6µg 22%
Protein 28.62g 18.99g 19%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 4.825mg 16%
Copper 0.128mg 0.227mg 11%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.174mg 9%
Calories 204kcal 337kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Zinc 1.28mg 1.86mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 4%
Vitamin A 91µg 63µg 3%
Sodium 117mg 59mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 3.65g 2%
Potassium 283mg 204mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 11mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 16mg 2%
Carbs 1.92g 0g 1%
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 1.098mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 1.92g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0.462mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.804g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 395mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat
Duck meat 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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.