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Roe vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between roe and shark

  • Shark has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and copper than roe.
  • Roe covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 430% more than shark.
  • Shark has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of roe is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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
5
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%
Shark
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +204.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.6%
Contains more IronIron +44.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%
~equal in Sodium ~122mg

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
7
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%
Shark
2
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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +878.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +853.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.2%
~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
Roe
2
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
Shark
3
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.7%
Contains more OtherOther +140.7%
Contains more FatsFats +67.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +232.8%
~equal in Water ~60.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
1
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +178.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.701g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Shark DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 1.21µg 430%
Cholesterol 479mg 59mg 140%
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.097mg 66%
Phosphorus 515mg 194mg 46%
Selenium 51.7µg 34µg 32%
Protein 28.62g 18.62g 20%
Folate 92µg 15µg 19%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.072mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.62mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.129g 5.935g 10%
Copper 0.128mg 0.042mg 10%
Fats 8.23g 13.82g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.3mg 9%
Zinc 1.28mg 0.48mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.866g 3.205g 6%
Vitamin A 91µg 54µg 4%
Iron 0.77mg 1.11mg 4%
Potassium 283mg 155mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 43mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 2.783mg 4%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.05mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 50mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 3.701g 2%
Calories 204kcal 228kcal 1%
Carbs 1.92g 6.39g 1%
Net carbs 1.92g 6.39g N/A
Sodium 117mg 122mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0.843mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0.867mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 1.515mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 1.634mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0.965mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Shark
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
29%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark
Shark is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.339g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.