Roe vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between roe and herring?
- Roe is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and selenium, yet herring is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Roe's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 134% more.
- Roe has 23 times more vitamin C than herring. While roe has 16.4mg of vitamin C, herring has only 0.7mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in herring is lower.
- The glycemic index of herring is lower.
We used Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +164.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +152.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +217.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 479mg | 77mg | 134% |
| Vitamin B12 | 11.54µg | 13.14µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.949mg | 0.299mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 515mg | 303mg | 30% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Folate | 92µg | 12µg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 16.4mg | 0.7mg | 17% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.277mg | 0.112mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.348mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.192mg | 4.124mg | 12% |
| Protein | 28.62g | 23.03g | 11% |
| Selenium | 51.7µg | 46.8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.154mg | 0.74mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.77mg | 1.41mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.129g | 4.79g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 36µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 74mg | 5% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 11.59g | 5% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 419mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 41mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.404g | 2.735g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.866g | 2.615g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.92g | 0g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.128mg | 0.118mg | 1% |
| Calories | 204kcal | 203kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.92g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.28mg | 1.27mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.375mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.305mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.465mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.872mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.179mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.71mg | 0.682mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.401mg | 0.899mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.676mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.778mg | 0.678mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.26g | 0.909g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.747g | 1.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 0.071g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.749g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 402mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herring is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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