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Roe vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roe and Shrimp different?

  • Roe is richer in Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Shrimp is higher in Copper.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Cholesterol 97% more than Shrimp.
  • Roe contains 44 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shrimp. Roe contains 2.129g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Shrimp contains 0.048g.
  • Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) types were 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
4
:
6
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +51%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Contains more Copper +196.1%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Equal in Potassium - 259
Equal in Sodium - 111
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 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +51%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Contains more Copper +196.1%
Contains more Manganese +153.8%
Equal in Potassium - 259
Equal in Sodium - 111

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
9
:
0
Shrimp
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
4
:
1
Shrimp
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +2839.3%
Contains more Carbs +860%
Contains more Other +114.9%
Contains more Water +26.8%
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: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +2839.3%
Contains more Carbs +860%
Contains more Other +114.9%
Contains more Water +26.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
2
:
1
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4335.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4208.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4335.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4208.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 0.2g Roe
Protein 28.62g 23.98g Roe
Fats 8.23g 0.28g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 0.2g Roe
Calories 204kcal 99kcal Roe
Calcium 28mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 0.77mg 0.51mg Roe
Magnesium 26mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 515mg 237mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 259mg Roe
Sodium 117mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.28mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.128mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.013mg 0.033mg Shrimp
Selenium 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg Roe
Folate 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 189mg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.002g Roe
Saturated Fat 1.866g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.015g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.015g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.001g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 0.048g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 0.079g Roe
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.