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Spread vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between spread and roe

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin C, and vitamin B5 in roe is higher than in spread.
  • Roe covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 434% more than spread.
  • Roe has 9 times less sodium than spread. Spread has 1013mg of sodium, while roe has 117mg.
  • Roe has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of roe is 27, while the glycemic index of spread is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
Roe
Roe
7
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 ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +772.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +433%
~equal in Iron ~0.77mg
~equal in Copper ~0.128mg

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.
Spread
4
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
Roe
Roe
9
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +608.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +930.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +4500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
4
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Roe
Roe
1
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 +110.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +521.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +273.6%
~equal in Water ~58.63g
~equal in Other ~2.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 g
Roe
Roe
2
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +256.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 11.54µg 434%
Cholesterol 38mg 479mg 147%
Selenium 9.7µg 51.7µg 76%
Phosphorus 59mg 515mg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.949mg 63%
Protein 7.66g 28.62g 42%
Sodium 1013mg 117mg 39%
Folate 2µg 92µg 23%
Saturated fat 5.977g 1.866g 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Fats 17.34g 8.23g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 2.129g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 1.154mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 12%
Choline 62.3mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.277mg 9%
Vitamin A 26µg 91µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 3.404g 6%
Potassium 110mg 283mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.185mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Carbs 11.94g 1.92g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 2.192mg 3%
Calories 235kcal 204kcal 2%
Calcium 12mg 28mg 2%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.28mg 2%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 1.92g N/A
Iron 0.79mg 0.77mg 0%
Copper 0.13mg 0.128mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Roe
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 896mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.111g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.