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Roe vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Roe and Ling fish

  • Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Ling fish is higher in Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Roe covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 454% more than Ling fish.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ling fish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, ling, 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
4
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Contains more Phosphorus +102.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Potassium +71.7%
Contains more Copper +10.2%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.83
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Potassium +71.7%
Contains more Copper +10.2%
Contains more Manganese +192.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.83
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.7%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1675.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.7%
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.7%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1675.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
4
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Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +903.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +173.7%
Contains more Water +26%
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% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +903.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +173.7%
Contains more Water +26%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roe Ling fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Ling fish Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Protein 28.62g 24.35g Roe
Fats 8.23g 0.82g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Calories 204kcal 111kcal Roe
Calcium 28mg 44mg Ling fish
Iron 0.77mg 0.83mg Ling fish
Magnesium 26mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 515mg 254mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 486mg Ling fish
Sodium 117mg 173mg Roe
Zinc 1.28mg 1mg Roe
Copper 0.128mg 0.141mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.038mg Ling fish
Selenium 51.7µg 46.8µg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 115IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 35µg Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.127mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.231mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 2.801mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.369mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.351mg Ling fish
Folate 92µg 8µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 0.65µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.273mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 1.067mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 1.122mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 1.979mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 2.236mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.71mg 0.721mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.95mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 1.254mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 0.717mg Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 51mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 1.866g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Ling fish
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
28%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.