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Roe vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Roe and Whitefish

  • Roe has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, however, Whitefish is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Roe covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 441% more than Whitefish.
  • Whitefish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry 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
5
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Contains more Iron +63.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +219.1%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Manganese +561.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.27
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +219.1%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Manganese +561.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.27

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
3
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Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Fats - 7.51
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% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Equal in Fats - 7.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
1
:
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.2%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Whitefish Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Protein 28.62g 24.47g Roe
Fats 8.23g 7.51g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Calories 204kcal 172kcal Roe
Calcium 28mg 33mg Whitefish
Iron 0.77mg 0.47mg Roe
Magnesium 26mg 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 515mg 346mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 406mg Whitefish
Sodium 117mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.28mg 1.27mg Roe
Copper 0.128mg 0.092mg Roe
Manganese 0.013mg 0.086mg Whitefish
Selenium 51.7µg 16.2µg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 131IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 39µg Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.171mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.154mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.865mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Folate 92µg 17µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 0.96µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.274mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 1.073mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 1.128mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 1.989mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.71mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.955mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 1.261mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 0.721mg Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 77mg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 1.866g 1.162g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 1.206g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.406g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 2.755g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.704g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $100)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.