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Roe vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Roe and Eel

  • Roe has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C, however, Eel is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B3.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 360% more than Eel.
  • Roe has 19 times more Vitamin B2 than Eel. While Roe has 0.949mg of Vitamin B2, Eel has only 0.051mg.
  • Eel has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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
:
4
Eel
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Copper +341.4%
Contains more Selenium +522.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Equal in Calcium - 26
Equal in Magnesium - 26
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 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.9%
Contains more Copper +341.4%
Contains more Selenium +522.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Equal in Calcium - 26
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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
:
2
Eel
Contains more Vitamin C +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1760.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.3%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +299.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.7%
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 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1760.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.3%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +299.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1149.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
3
:
2
Eel
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +24.4%
Contains more Fats +81.7%
Equal in Water - 59.31
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
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +24.4%
Contains more Fats +81.7%
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
2
:
1
Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Eel Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Protein 28.62g 23.65g Roe
Fats 8.23g 14.95g Eel
Carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Calories 204kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 28mg 26mg Roe
Iron 0.77mg 0.64mg Roe
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Phosphorus 515mg 277mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 349mg Eel
Sodium 117mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 1.28mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.128mg 0.029mg Roe
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 51.7µg 8.3µg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 16.4mg 1.8mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.183mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.051mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.28mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.077mg Roe
Folate 92µg 17µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 2.89µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.265mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 1.037mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 1.09mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 1.922mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 2.171mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg 0.7mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.923mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 1.218mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 0.696mg Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 161mg Eel
Saturated Fat 1.866g 3.023g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.081g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.108g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.095g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 1.214g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Eel
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
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.157g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eel
Eel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eel
Eel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel 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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.