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Caviar vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caviar and Shark different?

  • Caviar is higher than Shark in Vitamin B12, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Caviar covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 783% more than Shark.
  • Caviar contains 12 times more Sodium than Shark. Caviar contains 1500mg of Sodium, while Shark contains 122mg.

Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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
8
:
1
Shark
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +970.3%
Contains more Magnesium +597.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +97.9%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Selenium +92.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.05
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 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +970.3%
Contains more Magnesium +597.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +97.9%
Contains more Copper +161.9%
Contains more Selenium +92.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.05

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
10
:
1
Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +402.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +539.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +464.5%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1552.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2219.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +402.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +539.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +464.5%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1552.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2219.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
3
:
2
Shark
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +29.5%
Contains more Other +455.6%
Contains more Carbs +59.8%
Contains more Water +26.5%
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +29.5%
Contains more Other +455.6%
Contains more Carbs +59.8%
Contains more Water +26.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
1
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2
Shark
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.2%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caviar Shark
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 Shark Opinion
Net carbs 4g 6.39g Shark
Protein 24.6g 18.62g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 13.82g Caviar
Carbs 4g 6.39g Shark
Calories 264kcal 228kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 50mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 1.11mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 43mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 194mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 155mg Caviar
Sodium 1500mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 0.95mg 0.48mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.042mg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.05mg
Selenium 65.5µg 34µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 180IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 54µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.072mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.097mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.3mg Caviar
Folate 50µg 15µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.21µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.212mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 0.843mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.867mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg 1.515mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 1.634mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg 0.541mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.75mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 0.965mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.538mg Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 4.06g 3.205g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.431g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.258g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.089g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 3.701g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caviar Shark
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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 1378mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark
Shark is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.855g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark
Shark is cheaper (difference - $100)
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.