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Sunfish vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sunfish and Roe

  • Sunfish is higher in Manganese, and Copper, yet Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Roe covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 385% more than Sunfish.
  • Sunfish contains 69 times more Manganese than Roe. While Sunfish contains 0.897mg of Manganese, Roe contains only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sunfish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, 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.
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Roe
Contains more Calcium +267.9%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +58.7%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Zinc +55.5%
Contains more Copper +200.8%
Contains more Manganese +6800%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.9%
Contains more Selenium +219.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +267.9%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +58.7%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Zinc +55.5%
Contains more Copper +200.8%
Contains more Manganese +6800%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.9%
Contains more Selenium +219.1%

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.
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Roe
Contains more Vitamin A +422.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1016.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +399.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +422.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1016.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +399.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +814.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +409.8%
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
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 Water +25.7%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Fats +814.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +409.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1319.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.6%
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1319.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunfish Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Protein 24.87g 28.62g Roe
Fats 0.9g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Calories 114kcal 204kcal Roe
Calcium 103mg 28mg Sunfish
Iron 1.54mg 0.77mg Sunfish
Magnesium 38mg 26mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 231mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 449mg 283mg Sunfish
Sodium 103mg 117mg Sunfish
Zinc 1.99mg 1.28mg Sunfish
Copper 0.385mg 0.128mg Sunfish
Manganese 0.897mg 0.013mg Sunfish
Selenium 16.2µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 58IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin C 1mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.092mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.185mg Roe
Folate 17µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 11.54µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.09mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.146mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.022mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.284mg 2.179mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.736mg 0.71mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.971mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.281mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.732mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 86mg 479mg Sunfish
Saturated Fat 0.178g 1.866g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.092g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.047g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.315g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunfish Roe
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Sunfish
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sunfish
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.688g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunfish
Sunfish is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.