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Caviar vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caviar and Salmon raw different?

  • Caviar is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, while Salmon raw is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Caviar covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 701% more than Salmon raw.
  • Caviar contains 34 times more Sodium than Salmon raw. Caviar contains 1500mg of Sodium, while Salmon raw contains 44mg.

Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Caviar
Caviar
7
:
3
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Calcium +2191.7%
Contains more Iron +1385%
Contains more Magnesium +934.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Zinc +48.4%
Contains more Manganese +212.5%
Contains more Selenium +79.5%
Contains more Potassium +170.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Calcium +2191.7%
Contains more Iron +1385%
Contains more Magnesium +934.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Zinc +48.4%
Contains more Manganese +212.5%
Contains more Selenium +79.5%
Contains more Potassium +170.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Copper +127.3%

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
Caviar
8
:
3
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Vitamin A +2162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Caviar
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%
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +528.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
4
:
1
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Fats +182.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.8%
Contains more Water +44.2%
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Fats +182.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.8%
Contains more Water +44.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
2
:
1
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caviar Salmon raw
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 Salmon raw Opinion
Net carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 19.84g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 6.34g Caviar
Carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 142kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 12mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 0.8mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 29mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 200mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 490mg Salmon raw
Sodium 1500mg 44mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.95mg 0.64mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.25mg Salmon raw
Manganese 0.05mg 0.016mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 36.5µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 40IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 12µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.38mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 1.664mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 50µg 25µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 3.18µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.222mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 0.87mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.914mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg 1.613mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 1.822mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg 0.587mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.775mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 1.022mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.584mg Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 55mg Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.981g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 1.115g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.321g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.287g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 2.103g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 2.539g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1456mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.079g)
Which food is cheaper?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is cheaper (difference - $87)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.