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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 for 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.
  • The glycemic index of roe is higher.

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% 19% 20% 251% 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% 30% 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 +56.9%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 11.54µg 295%
Cholesterol 61mg 479mg 139%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.949mg 54%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 2.192mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.185mg 49%
Phosphorus 305mg 515mg 30%
Selenium 35.5µg 51.7µg 29%
Folate 7µg 92µg 21%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 3.404g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.277mg 10%
Zinc 0.55mg 1.28mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Copper 0.076mg 0.128mg 6%
Potassium 436mg 283mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.969g 1.866g 4%
Fats 5.57g 8.23g 4%
Vitamin A 58µg 91µg 4%
Protein 26.48g 28.62g 4%
Iron 0.52mg 0.77mg 3%
Calories 156kcal 204kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 1.154mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 28mg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 26mg 2%
Sodium 92mg 117mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.92g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 2.129g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.92g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.105g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

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
113%
Sockeye salmon
157%
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.