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Roe vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are roe and taffy (candy) different?

  • Roe has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, vitamin C, and vitamin B6 than taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roe is 480% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has less cholesterol.
  • Roe has a lower glycemic index (27) than taffy (candy) (51).

Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 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
Roe
9
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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9333.3%
Contains more IronIron +7600%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7285.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%

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
9
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%
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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +237%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +889.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7808.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +115300%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
4
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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95300%
Contains more FatsFats +147.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1108.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1030.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4668.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
3
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +154.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2713.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.049g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 0.01µg 480%
Cholesterol 479mg 9mg 157%
Selenium 51.7µg 0.7µg 93%
Phosphorus 515mg 1mg 73%
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.012mg 72%
Protein 28.62g 0.03g 57%
Carbs 1.92g 91.56g 30%
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.004mg 23%
Folate 92µg 0µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 0.121g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.028mg 21%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 0.002mg 14%
Copper 0.128mg 0mg 14%
Calories 204kcal 397kcal 10%
Zinc 1.28mg 0.21mg 10%
Iron 0.77mg 0.01mg 10%
Fats 8.23g 3.33g 8%
Potassium 283mg 3mg 8%
Vitamin A 91µg 27µg 7%
Magnesium 26mg 0mg 6%
Sodium 117mg 52mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.129g 0.838g 3%
Calcium 28mg 8mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 0mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.866g 2.049g 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 1.92g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 68.48g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roe Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 470mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $98)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.