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Roe vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Roe and Halibut

  • Roe has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Halibut is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 441% more than Halibut.
  • Halibut has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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
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 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +151%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains more IronIron +10.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.4%
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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% 3.6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +405%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +821.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1102.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +9100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +32.7%
Contains more FatsFats +115.6%
~equal in Water ~61.88g

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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +404.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Halibut Opinion
Calories 204kcal 239kcal Halibut
Protein 28.62g 18.42g Roe
Fats 8.23g 17.74g Halibut
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg Roe
Net carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 59mg Halibut
Magnesium 26mg 33mg Halibut
Calcium 28mg 4mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 344mg Halibut
Iron 0.77mg 0.85mg Halibut
Copper 0.128mg 0.038mg Roe
Zinc 1.28mg 0.51mg Roe
Phosphorus 515mg 210mg Roe
Sodium 117mg 103mg Halibut
Vitamin A 303IU 60IU Roe
Vitamin A 91µg 18µg Roe
Manganese 0.013mg 0.015mg Halibut
Selenium 51.7µg 46.8µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.073mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.103mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 1.923mg Roe
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.288mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.485mg Halibut
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 0.96µg Roe
Folate 92µg 1µg Roe
Saturated Fat 1.866g 3.102g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 1.753g Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.206mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 0.808mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0.849mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 1.497mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 1.692mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg 0.545mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.719mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 0.949mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 0.542mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.674g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.504g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.114g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roe Halibut
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
156%
Roe
26%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.236g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 420mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut
Halibut is cheaper (difference - $95)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.