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Caviar vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caviar and Tuna

  • Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, while Tuna has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Caviar covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 735% more than Tuna.
  • Caviar contains 28 times more Sodium than Tuna. While Caviar contains 1500mg of Sodium, Tuna contains only 54mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
Caviar
Caviar
7
:
3
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +6775%
Contains more Iron +1191.3%
Contains more Magnesium +614.3%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Potassium +191.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Selenium +65.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +6775%
Contains more Iron +1191.3%
Contains more Magnesium +614.3%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +155.8%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Potassium +191.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Selenium +65.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333

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
9
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +1292.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +551.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +947.9%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +751.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.4%
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1292.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +551.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +947.9%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +751.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +224.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
3
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +2933.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +368.8%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +45.2%
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +2933.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +368.8%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +45.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3255.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4131.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3255.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4131.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caviar Tuna
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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 17.9g 0.59g Caviar
Carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 130kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 4mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 0.92mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 42mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 333mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 1500mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.95mg 0.45mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.043mg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.013mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 905IU 65IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 22µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.29mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU 82IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg 2µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.134mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.137mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.334mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 50µg 2µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 2.35µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.1µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.313mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 1.224mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.133mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.834mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.646mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.263mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.649mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 588mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.105g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.015g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.005g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 0.138g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.175g Caviar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1446mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.855g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna 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 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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.