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Roe vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Roe and Smoked salmon

  • Roe is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C, yet Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roe is 345% higher.
  • Smoked salmon contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.

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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 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.6%
Contains more IronIron +10.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.8%

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% 18% 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% 5.2% 27% 513% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +839.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +254%
Contains more FolateFolate +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
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
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.6%
Contains more FatsFats +90.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.8%
Contains more OtherOther +107.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.023g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Smoked salmon Opinion
Calories 204kcal 117kcal Roe
Protein 28.62g 18.28g Roe
Fats 8.23g 4.32g Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg Roe
Net carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 23mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Roe
Calcium 28mg 11mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 175mg Roe
Iron 0.77mg 0.85mg Smoked salmon
Copper 0.128mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Zinc 1.28mg 0.31mg Roe
Phosphorus 515mg 164mg Roe
Sodium 117mg 672mg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 87IU Roe
Vitamin A 91µg 26µg Roe
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.017mg Smoked salmon
Selenium 51.7µg 32.4µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.023mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.101mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.87mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 3.26µg Roe
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Folate 92µg 2µg Roe
Choline 89mg Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 1.866g 0.929g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 2.023g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 0.995g Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.205mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 0.801mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0.842mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 1.486mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 1.679mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg 0.541mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.714mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 0.942mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 0.538mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.183g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.267g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.073g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roe Smoked salmon
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
156%
Roe
95%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.937g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is cheaper (difference - $86)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
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.
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.