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Chocolate vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chocolate and caviar

  • Chocolate has more copper and manganese; however, caviar has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caviar is 824% higher.
  • Caviar has 28 times less manganese than chocolate. Chocolate has 1.419mg of manganese, while caviar has 0.05mg.
  • Caviar is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chocolate has a higher glycemic index than caviar.

Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +834.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2738%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +391.1%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2083.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Caviar
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +504.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1078.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8595.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Caviar
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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 FatsFats +74.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1429.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +404.1%
Contains more WaterWater +4796.9%
Contains more OtherOther +252.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +578.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 20µg 824%
Cholesterol 8mg 588mg 193%
Selenium 3µg 65.5µg 114%
Copper 1.028mg 0.11mg 102%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Saturated fat 18.519g 4.06g 66%
Sodium 24mg 1500mg 64%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 3.5mg 64%
Manganese 1.419mg 0.05mg 60%
Iron 8.02mg 11.88mg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.62mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 7.405g 42%
Protein 4.88g 24.6g 39%
Magnesium 146mg 300mg 37%
Vitamin A 2µg 271µg 30%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Calcium 56mg 275mg 22%
Phosphorus 206mg 356mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.32mg 21%
Fats 31.28g 17.9g 21%
Carbs 61.17g 4g 19%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Calories 546kcal 264kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.19mg 14%
Folate 50µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 4.631g 12%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Potassium 559mg 181mg 11%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.95mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.89mg 9%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 0.6µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.12mg 4%
Net carbs 54.17g 4g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.229g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Caviar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Chocolate
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 580mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1476mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $98)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.