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Roe vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roe and Milkfish different?

  • Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C, however, Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roe is 345% higher.
  • Milkfish has less Cholesterol.

Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
Roe
5
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Contains more Iron +87.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Selenium +219.1%
Contains more Calcium +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
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 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Contains more Iron +87.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Selenium +219.1%
Contains more Calcium +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%

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 +178%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1631.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.8%
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% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +178%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1631.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
3
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Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
Equal in Fats - 8.63
Equal in Water - 62.63
Equal in Other - 2.42
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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
Equal in Fats - 8.63
Equal in Water - 62.63
Equal in Other - 2.42

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roe Milkfish
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Milkfish Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Protein 28.62g 26.32g Roe
Fats 8.23g 8.63g Milkfish
Carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Calories 204kcal 190kcal Roe
Calcium 28mg 65mg Milkfish
Iron 0.77mg 0.41mg Roe
Magnesium 26mg 38mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 515mg 208mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 374mg Milkfish
Sodium 117mg 92mg Milkfish
Zinc 1.28mg 1.05mg Roe
Copper 0.128mg 0.044mg Roe
Manganese 0.013mg 0.026mg Milkfish
Selenium 51.7µg 16.2µg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 109IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 33µg Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.016mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.069mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.865mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Folate 92µg 18µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 3.27µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.295mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 1.154mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 1.213mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 2.139mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.71mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 1.028mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 1.356mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 0.775mg Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 67mg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 1.866g Milkfish
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 Milkfish
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
64%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish
Milkfish is cheaper (difference - $100)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.