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Sockeye salmon vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sockeye salmon and Roe

  • Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 295% more than Sockeye salmon.
  • Sockeye salmon has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Roe. While Sockeye salmon has 10.123mg of Vitamin B3, Roe has only 2.192mg.
  • Sockeye salmon has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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 +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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.
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% 12% 20% 501% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +347%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +158.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1214.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.154mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +47.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +319.4%
~equal in Protein ~28.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Roe Opinion
Calories 156kcal 204kcal Roe
Protein 26.48g 28.62g Roe
Fats 5.57g 8.23g Roe
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Cholesterol 61mg 479mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 26mg Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 28mg Roe
Potassium 436mg 283mg Sockeye salmon
Iron 0.52mg 0.77mg Roe
Copper 0.076mg 0.128mg Roe
Zinc 0.55mg 1.28mg Roe
Phosphorus 305mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 92mg 117mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 58µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.013mg
Selenium 35.5µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 2.192mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 1.154mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.185mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 92µg Roe
Trans Fat 0.023g Roe
Choline 112.6mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 1.866g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 3.404g Roe
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.247mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.185mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.574mg 2.179mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.71mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.461mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.711mg 0.778mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.105g Roe
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon 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
132%
Sockeye salmon
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 418mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.897g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is cheaper (difference - $87)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.