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Shad vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shad and Roe

  • Shad has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Roe has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin C, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 475% more.
  • Shad has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Roe. Shad has 10.769mg of Vitamin B3, while Roe has 2.192mg.
  • Shad is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, roe, 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.
Shad
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.9%
Contains more IronIron +61%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.5%

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.
Shad
2
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% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +391.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +208.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8142.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +441.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Roe
Roe
3
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
Contains more FatsFats +114.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +83.1%
~equal in Water ~58.63g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad Roe
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Shad Roe Opinion
Calories 252kcal 204kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 28.62g Roe
Fats 17.65g 8.23g Shad
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Cholesterol 96mg 479mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 26mg Shad
Calcium 60mg 28mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 283mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.77mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.128mg Roe
Zinc 0.47mg 1.28mg Roe
Phosphorus 349mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 65mg 117mg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 36µg 91µg Roe
Manganese 0.054mg 0.013mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 2.192mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.185mg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 11.54µg Roe
Folate 17µg 92µg Roe
Saturated Fat 1.866g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g Roe
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.952mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.764mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 1.993mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.642mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.118mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.639mg 0.778mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad Roe
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
40%
Shad
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 383mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shad
Shad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad 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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/nutrients
  2. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.