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Nutritional Profile of Roe (Herring) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 48 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Roe (Herring).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-class (Top 25) for three nutrients.
These are
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for two additional nutrients:
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for 10 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
- alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for one additional nutrient:
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Roe (Herring)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Roe (Herring)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Roe (Herring)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Roe (Herring)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Roe (Herring)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Roe (Herring)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Roe (Herring)
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 1.5 g | 425.2 mg | 101 | 2362 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 1.7 g | 470.6 mg | 215 | 1665 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.7 g | 754.1 mg | 96 | 977 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 1.5 g | 413.9 mg | 158 | 1636 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 6.4 g | 1.8 g | 159 | 1107 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 190 | 1074 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1.3 g | 362.9 mg | 95 | 1200 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 290 | 1586 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 108 | 170 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 1.1 g | 323.2 mg | 195 | 1816 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 374 mg | 106 mg | 111 | 609 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 111 mg | 31.5 mg | 159 | 363 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 1.4 g | 385.6 mg | 12 | 21 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 82 mg | 23.2 mg | 93 | 118 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 983 mg | 278.7 mg | 10 | 18 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 181 mg | 51.3 mg | 36 | 118 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 324 | 2365 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 253 | 950 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 126 | 153 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 22.3 g | 6.3 g | 72 | 305 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 76 µg | 21.5 µg | 5 | 379 |
| Folate, food | 76 µg | 21.5 µg | 5 | 213 |
| Folate, total | 76 µg | 21.5 µg | 5 | 307 |
| Niacin | 1.8 mg | 510.3 µg | 300 | 1314 |
| Riboflavin | 740 µg | 209.8 µg | 7 | 209 |
| Thiamin | 240 µg | 68 µg | 31 | 644 |
| Vitamin B12 | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 58 | 155 |
| Vitamin B6 | 152 µg | 43.1 µg | 235 | 829 |
| Vitamin C | 13.6 mg | 3.9 mg | 7 | 487 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 7 mg | 2 mg | 3 | 178 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 193 µg | 54.7 µg | 4 | 842 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 88 | 923 |
| Retinol | 81 µg | 23 µg | 57 | 398 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 81 µg | 23 µg | 58 | 629 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 12.1 µg | 3.4 µg | 53 | 58 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 106 | 525 |
| Copper, Cu | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 160 | 749 |
| Iron, Fe | 600 µg | 170.1 µg | 179 | 865 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 73 | 335 |
| Phosphorus, P | 402 mg | 114 mg | 27 | 267 |
| Potassium, K | 221 mg | 62.7 mg | 252 | 677 |
| Selenium, Se | 40.3 µg | 11.4 µg | 123 | 288 |
| Sodium, Na | 91 mg | 25.8 mg | 262 | 1058 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 124 | 813 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 374 mg | 106 mg | 7 | 87 |
| Choline | 335 mg | 95 mg | 3 | 23 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 67.7 g | 19.2 g | 137 | 1104 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 143 kcal | 40.5 kcal | 123 | 545 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Roe (Herring)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Tablespoon | 14.0 g | 0.5 oz |
| 1 Can (8 Oz), Solids And Liquid | 227.0 g | 8.0 oz |
4 Similar Finfish or Shellfish Products
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| Roe | No of Nutrients |
(Mixed Species, Fish) | 66 |
(Mixed Species, Fish) | 73 |
(Sturgeon) | 47 |
| Shad Roe | No of Nutrients |
| 49 |
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