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Caviar vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caviar and Mussels?

  • Caviar is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Mussels is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Manganese is 293% more.
  • Caviar has 11 times more Cholesterol than Mussels. While Caviar has 588mg of Cholesterol, Mussels has only 56mg.

We used Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types 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
4
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Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains more Magnesium +710.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +181.1%
Contains more Copper +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +13500%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains more Magnesium +710.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +181.1%
Contains more Copper +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +13500%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Folate +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Folate +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
3
:
Contains more Fats +299.6%
Contains more Other +88.7%
Contains more Carbs +84.8%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +299.6%
Contains more Other +88.7%
Contains more Carbs +84.8%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 4g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 24.6g 23.8g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 4.48g Caviar
Carbs 4g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 264kcal 172kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 33mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 6.72mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 37mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 285mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 1500mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 0.95mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.11mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.05mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 65.5µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 905IU 304IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 91µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.42mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.95mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.1mg Caviar
Folate 50µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 20µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.267mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 1.025mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 2.133mg 1.676mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 1.779mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg 0.537mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.853mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 1.04mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.457mg Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.506g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.276g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.044g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 1.014g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 1.212g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caviar Mussels
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
266%
Caviar
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 1131mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.