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Whiting vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whiting and Roe

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Copper in Roe is higher than in Whiting.
  • Roe covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 373% more than Whiting.
  • Whiting contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, whiting, 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 +121.4%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Zinc +141.5%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Selenium +25.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +121.4%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Zinc +141.5%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Selenium +25.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1481.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.6%
Contains more Folate +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +343.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.185
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
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 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1481.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.6%
Contains more Folate +513.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +343.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.185

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Protein +21.9%
Contains more Fats +387%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2066.7%
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 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 +27.4%
Contains more Protein +21.9%
Contains more Fats +387%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2066.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +378.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.9%
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +378.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whiting Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Protein 23.48g 28.62g Roe
Fats 1.69g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Calories 116kcal 204kcal Roe
Calcium 62mg 28mg Whiting
Iron 0.42mg 0.77mg Roe
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Whiting
Phosphorus 285mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 434mg 283mg Whiting
Sodium 132mg 117mg Roe
Zinc 0.53mg 1.28mg Roe
Copper 0.04mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.13mg 0.013mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 128IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.185mg Roe
Folate 15µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.029mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 1.908mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.156mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.695mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.21mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.691mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 84mg 479mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 0.4g 1.866g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whiting 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
44%
Whiting
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiting
Whiting 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 - 15mg)
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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.