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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.
  • The glycemic index of 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
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 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.83mg
~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% 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% 12% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +310.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1675.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.7%
~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
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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
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.5%
Contains more FatsFats +903.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +173.7%
Contains more WaterWater +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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 0.65µg 454%
Cholesterol 479mg 51mg 143%
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.231mg 55%
Phosphorus 515mg 254mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 23%
Folate 92µg 8µg 21%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.369mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.127mg 13%
Magnesium 26mg 81mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.351mg 13%
Fats 8.23g 0.82g 11%
Protein 28.62g 24.35g 9%
Selenium 51.7µg 46.8µg 9%
Saturated fat 1.866g 8%
Potassium 283mg 486mg 6%
Vitamin A 91µg 35µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.129g 5%
Calories 204kcal 111kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 2.801mg 4%
Zinc 1.28mg 1mg 3%
Sodium 117mg 173mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 44mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.038mg 1%
Copper 0.128mg 0.141mg 1%
Iron 0.77mg 0.83mg 1%
Carbs 1.92g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.92g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.273mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 1.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 1.122mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 1.979mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 2.236mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 1.254mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0.717mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Ling fish
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
26%
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.