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Mackerel vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Caviar different?

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Caviar is richer in Iron, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Caviar is 171% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 57 times more Vitamin B3 than Caviar. While Mackerel contains 6.85mg of Vitamin B3, Caviar contains only 0.12mg.
  • Mackerel has less Cholesterol.

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular are the varieties 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.
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Calcium +1733.3%
Contains more Iron +656.7%
Contains more Magnesium +209.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Copper +17%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +26.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.95
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Calcium +1733.3%
Contains more Iron +656.7%
Contains more Magnesium +209.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Copper +17%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +26.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.95

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.
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Caviar
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +402.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.5%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Equal in 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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +402.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.5%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 20

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.6
Equal in Fats - 17.9
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +18.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.6
Equal in Fats - 17.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.06
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.06

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Caviar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4g Caviar
Protein 23.85g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 17.81g 17.9g Caviar
Carbs 0g 4g Caviar
Calories 262kcal 264kcal Caviar
Calcium 15mg 275mg Caviar
Iron 1.57mg 11.88mg Caviar
Magnesium 97mg 300mg Caviar
Phosphorus 278mg 356mg Caviar
Potassium 401mg 181mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 1500mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.95mg Caviar
Copper 0.094mg 0.11mg Caviar
Manganese 0.02mg 0.05mg Caviar
Selenium 51.6µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin A 180IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.12mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.32mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 50µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 19µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 1.045mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.035mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 2.19mg 1.834mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.646mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.071mg Caviar
Valine 1.228mg 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.702mg 0.649mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 588mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 4.06g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.229g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 4.631g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 7.405g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Caviar
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
235%
Mackerel
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 513mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.116g)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients
  2. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.