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Roe vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Roe and Whelk

  • Roe is higher in Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Whelk is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Whelk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 275% more than Roe.
  • Roe contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Whelk. While Roe contains 0.949mg of Vitamin B2, Whelk contains only 0.214mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Whelk is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat.

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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
2
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8
Whelk
Contains more Phosphorus +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Calcium +303.6%
Contains more Iron +1206.5%
Contains more Magnesium +561.5%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +154.7%
Contains more Copper +1509.4%
Contains more Manganese +6746.2%
Contains more Selenium +73.3%
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 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Calcium +303.6%
Contains more Iron +1206.5%
Contains more Magnesium +561.5%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +154.7%
Contains more Copper +1509.4%
Contains more Manganese +6746.2%
Contains more Selenium +73.3%

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
7
:
2
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin A +87%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +465.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.5%
Contains more Folate +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.995
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 10% 0% 0% 23% 13% 50% 38% 24% 150% 9% 2268% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +87%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +465.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.5%
Contains more Folate +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.995

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
2
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3
Whelk
Contains more Fats +928.8%
Contains more Water +83.2%
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Carbs +708.3%
Contains more Other +53.8%
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
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +928.8%
Contains more Water +83.2%
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Carbs +708.3%
Contains more Other +53.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
2
:
1
Whelk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3701.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3701.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 28.62g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 8.23g 0.8g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 204kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 28mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 0.77mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 26mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 515mg 282mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 117mg 412mg Roe
Zinc 1.28mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.128mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.013mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 51.7µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 303IU 162IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 49µg Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg 6.8mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.049mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.214mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 1.995mg Roe
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.4mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 92µg 11µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 18.14µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 1.305mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.465mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 2.509mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 2.179mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.71mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 1.676mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.778mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 479mg 130mg Whelk
Saturated Fat 1.866g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.012g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.008g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 0.056g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 0.046g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roe Whelk
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
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Whelk
Whelk is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
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)

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. Whelk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171984/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.