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Roe vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Roe and Flax?

  • Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, yet Flax is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 481% more.

We used Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Roe
1
:
9
Flax
Contains more Selenium +103.5%
Contains more Calcium +810.7%
Contains more Iron +644.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1407.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +187.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +239.1%
Contains more Copper +853.1%
Contains more Manganese +18992.3%
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 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Selenium +103.5%
Contains more Calcium +810.7%
Contains more Iron +644.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1407.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +187.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +239.1%
Contains more Copper +853.1%
Contains more Manganese +18992.3%

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
6
:
6
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +489.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.7%
Equal in Folate - 87
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 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +489.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.7%
Equal in Folate - 87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
2
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3
Flax
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Water +742.4%
Contains more Fats +412.3%
Contains more Carbs +1404.2%
Contains more Other +42.7%
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% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Water +742.4%
Contains more Fats +412.3%
Contains more Carbs +1404.2%
Contains more Other +42.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
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2
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +253.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Flax Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 1.58g Roe
Protein 28.62g 18.29g Roe
Fats 8.23g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 1.92g 28.88g Flax
Calories 204kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Roe
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 28mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.77mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 26mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 515mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 283mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 117mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 1.28mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.128mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.013mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 51.7µg 25.4µg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 0IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 0µg Roe
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0.6mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.161mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.985mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 92µg 87µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 0µg Roe
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.297mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 0.766mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0.896mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 1.235mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 0.862mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg 0.37mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.957mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 1.072mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 0.472mg Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 0mg Flax
Saturated Fat 1.866g 3.663g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.797g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax
Flax is cheaper (difference - $97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.