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Beef vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef and Caviar

  • Beef has more Zinc, however, Caviar is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Choline, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Caviar covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 723% more than Beef.
  • Caviar has 7 times less Zinc than Beef. Beef has 6.31mg of Zinc, while Caviar has 0.95mg.
  • Beef contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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.
Beef
3
:
7
Caviar
Contains more Potassium +75.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +564.2%
Contains more Calcium +1427.8%
Contains more Iron +356.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.8%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +204.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Contains more Potassium +75.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +564.2%
Contains more Calcium +1427.8%
Contains more Iron +356.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1328.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.8%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +204.7%

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.
Beef
3
:
8
Caviar
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4381.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +9955.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1475%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +431.9%
Contains more Folate +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +657.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 38% 87% 0% 48% 144% 3% 210% 74% 38% 2500% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4381.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +9955.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1475%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +431.9%
Contains more Folate +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +657.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
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3
Caviar
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +782.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.6
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +782.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
1
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2
Caviar
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1430%
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1430%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Caviar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4g Caviar
Protein 25.93g 24.6g Beef
Fats 15.41g 17.9g Caviar
Carbs 0g 4g Caviar
Calories 250kcal 264kcal Caviar
Calcium 18mg 275mg Caviar
Iron 2.6mg 11.88mg Caviar
Magnesium 21mg 300mg Caviar
Phosphorus 198mg 356mg Caviar
Potassium 318mg 181mg Beef
Sodium 72mg 1500mg Beef
Zinc 6.31mg 0.95mg Beef
Copper 0.085mg 0.11mg Caviar
Manganese 0.012mg 0.05mg Caviar
Selenium 21.5µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin A 9IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 2IU 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 0.12mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.32mg Beef
Folate 9µg 50µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 0.72mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.035mg Caviar
Leucine 1.45mg 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 1.54mg 1.834mg Caviar
Methionine 0.478mg 0.646mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 1.071mg Caviar
Valine 0.914mg 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.604mg 0.649mg Caviar
Cholesterol 88mg 588mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.572g Caviar
Saturated Fat 5.895g 4.06g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.229g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 4.631g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 7.405g Caviar
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Caviar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
52%
Beef
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.835g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1428mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 500mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $98)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.