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Roe vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between roe and sardine

  • Roe is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5, yet sardine is higher in calcium, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Roe covers your daily cholesterol needs 112% more than sardine.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sardine is lower.
  • The glycemic index of sardine is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1264.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.3%
Contains more IronIron +279.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +730.8%
~equal in Zinc ~1.31mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~490mg
~equal in Selenium ~52.7µg

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +318.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.3%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.167mg

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +39.1%
Contains more OtherOther +66.2%
~equal in Water ~59.61g

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +81.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Sardine DV% diff.
Cholesterol 479mg 142mg 112%
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 8.94µg 108%
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.227mg 56%
Calcium 28mg 382mg 35%
Iron 0.77mg 2.92mg 27%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Folate 92µg 10µg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 5.245mg 19%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.08mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 5.148g 12%
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.642mg 10%
Sodium 117mg 307mg 8%
Protein 28.62g 24.62g 8%
Vitamin A 91µg 32µg 7%
Copper 0.128mg 0.186mg 6%
Fats 8.23g 11.45g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.129g 3.869g 4%
Phosphorus 515mg 490mg 4%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.108mg 4%
Potassium 283mg 397mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 39mg 3%
Selenium 51.7µg 52.7µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.866g 1.528g 2%
Carbs 1.92g 0g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.167mg 1%
Calories 204kcal 208kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.92g 0g N/A
Zinc 1.28mg 1.31mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.509g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roe Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.338g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sardine
Sardine is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 190mg)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.