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Caviar vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caviar and Chinook salmon

  • Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Calcium, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 714% more.
  • Caviar contains 25 times more Sodium than Chinook salmon. Caviar contains 1500mg of Sodium, while Chinook salmon contains 60mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, salmon, chinook, 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.
Contains more Calcium +882.1%
Contains more Iron +1205.5%
Contains more Magnesium +145.9%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Potassium +179%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Equal in Phosphorus - 371
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +882.1%
Contains more Iron +1205.5%
Contains more Magnesium +145.9%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Potassium +179%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Equal in Phosphorus - 371

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.
Caviar
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Contains more Vitamin A +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +596.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8270.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +596.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8270.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.1%
Equal in Protein - 25.72
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38.1%
Equal in Protein - 25.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 17.9g 13.38g Caviar
Carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 231kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 28mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 0.91mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 122mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 181mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 1500mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.95mg 0.56mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.053mg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.019mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 46.8µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 496IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 149µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.044mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.154mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.865mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 50µg 35µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 2.87µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.288mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 1.127mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.133mg 2.09mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.646mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.004mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.649mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 588mg 85mg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 4.06g 3.214g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.727g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 1.01g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 2.662g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Chinook salmon
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
266%
Caviar
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1440mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.846g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is cheaper (difference - $85)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.