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Roe vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between roe and mackerel?

  • Roe is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin C, yet mackerel is higher in selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for sodium is 188% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in mackerel is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

We used Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, salted 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more CopperCopper +28%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.7%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42%

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% 18% 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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +93%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1285%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +399.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.6%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~12µg

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% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36.3%
Contains more FatsFats +205%
Contains more OtherOther +415.4%

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +290.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roe Mackerel
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 Mackerel Opinion
Calories 204kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Protein 28.62g 18.5g Roe
Fats 8.23g 25.1g Mackerel
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg Roe
Net carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 95mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 26mg 60mg Mackerel
Calcium 28mg 66mg Mackerel
Potassium 283mg 520mg Mackerel
Iron 0.77mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Copper 0.128mg 0.1mg Roe
Zinc 1.28mg 1.1mg Roe
Phosphorus 515mg 254mg Roe
Sodium 117mg 4450mg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 157IU Roe
Vitamin A 91µg 47µg Roe
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.013mg Roe
Selenium 51.7µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.02mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.19mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 92µg 15µg Roe
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 1.866g 7.148g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 6.21g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
156%
Roe
200%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 4333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.282g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $93)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.