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Whitefish vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whitefish and Roe

  • Whitefish has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Roe is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Roe covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 441% more than Whitefish.
  • Roe has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Whitefish. Whitefish has 0.346mg of Vitamin B6, while Roe has 0.185mg.
  • Whitefish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 +17.9%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Manganese +561.5%
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +219.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Manganese +561.5%
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +219.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.28

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 B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1102.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 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 B3 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1102.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 8.23
Equal in Water - 58.63
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 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 +11%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 8.23
Equal in Water - 58.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whitefish 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whitefish Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Protein 24.47g 28.62g Roe
Fats 7.51g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Calories 172kcal 204kcal Roe
Calcium 33mg 28mg Whitefish
Iron 0.47mg 0.77mg Roe
Magnesium 42mg 26mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 346mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 406mg 283mg Whitefish
Sodium 65mg 117mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.27mg 1.28mg Roe
Copper 0.092mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.086mg 0.013mg Whitefish
Selenium 16.2µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 131IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 2.192mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.185mg Whitefish
Folate 17µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 11.54µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.073mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.128mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.989mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.248mg 2.179mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.71mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.261mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.721mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 77mg 479mg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 1.162g 1.866g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.105g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 2.129g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whitefish 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
35%
Whitefish
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.704g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Whitefish
Whitefish is cheaper (difference - $100)
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)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.