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Truffle vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between truffle and roe

  • Truffle is higher in fiber, manganese, iron, and vitamin B3, yet roe is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin C, and selenium.
  • Roe covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 481% more than truffle.
  • The glycemic index of roe is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
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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 +219.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +467.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.4%
Contains more IronIron +663.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +43%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14907.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.28mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
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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 B3Vitamin B3 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
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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 CarbsCarbs +3702.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +209.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1027.4%
Contains more WaterWater +296.1%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Fiber 70.1g 0g 280%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Manganese 1.951mg 0.013mg 84%
Iron 5.88mg 0.77mg 64%
Phosphorus 184mg 515mg 47%
Protein 9.25g 28.62g 39%
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 2.192mg 25%
Carbs 73.01g 1.92g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.277mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Selenium 43.4µg 51.7µg 15%
Magnesium 83mg 26mg 14%
Potassium 754mg 283mg 14%
Folate 38µg 92µg 14%
Calcium 159mg 28mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 1.154mg 13%
Fats 0.73g 8.23g 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.949mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.866g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.185mg 6%
Copper 0.183mg 0.128mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.129g 5%
Calories 284kcal 204kcal 4%
Sodium 35mg 117mg 4%
Net carbs 2.91g 1.92g N/A
Zinc 1.32mg 1.28mg 0%
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
Truffle 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
31%
Truffle
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.