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Spread vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between spread and roe

  • Spread has more vitamin A and monounsaturated fat; however, roe has more phosphorus and potassium.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 160% more.
  • Spread has 15 times more vitamin A than roe. Spread has 4489IU of vitamin A, while roe has 303IU.
  • Roe is lower in sodium.
  • Roe has a higher glycemic index than spread.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 0% 0%
Roe
Roe
10
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 PotassiumPotassium +2258.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%

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.
Spread
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% 0% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 +107.8%
Contains more WaterWater +37.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
16% 55% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 g
Roe
Roe
1
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 +257%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.9%

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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 481%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Selenium 51.7µg 94%
Phosphorus 0mg 515mg 74%
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 73%
Protein 0g 28.62g 57%
Sodium 755mg 117mg 28%
Folate 92µg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 23%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 14%
Copper 0.128mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.6g 2.129g 14%
Fats 17.1g 8.23g 14%
Zinc 1.28mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.7mg 11%
Vitamin A 91µg 10%
Iron 0.77mg 10%
Vitamin K 12.3µg 10%
Potassium 12mg 283mg 8%
Magnesium 26mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 3.404g 4%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.22g 1.866g 2%
Calories 158kcal 204kcal 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.92g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.92g N/A
Trans fat 2.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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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
5%
Spread
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
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 - 638mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.354g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins

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/173608/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.