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Cod vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cod and Caviar?

  • Cod is higher in Vitamin B5, yet Caviar is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 2990% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cod is lower.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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.
Cod
2
:
8
Caviar
Contains more Potassium +128.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Calcium +1618.8%
Contains more Iron +3026.3%
Contains more Magnesium +837.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +292.9%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +97.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Contains more Potassium +128.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Calcium +1618.8%
Contains more Iron +3026.3%
Contains more Magnesium +837.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +111.1%
Contains more Copper +292.9%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +97.9%

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.
Cod
3
:
9
Caviar
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1619.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2162.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.6%
Contains more Folate +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2097.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
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 +1619.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2162.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.6%
Contains more Folate +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2097.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
1
:
4
Caviar
Contains more Water +71%
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Fats +2571.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1900%
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 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 +71%
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Fats +2571.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
1
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2
Caviar
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4826.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3105.6%
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4826.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3105.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cod Caviar
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 Cod Caviar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4g Caviar
Protein 17.81g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 0.67g 17.9g Caviar
Carbs 0g 4g Caviar
Calories 82kcal 264kcal Caviar
Calcium 16mg 275mg Caviar
Iron 0.38mg 11.88mg Caviar
Magnesium 32mg 300mg Caviar
Phosphorus 203mg 356mg Caviar
Potassium 413mg 181mg Cod
Sodium 54mg 1500mg Cod
Zinc 0.45mg 0.95mg Caviar
Copper 0.028mg 0.11mg Caviar
Manganese 0.015mg 0.05mg Caviar
Selenium 33.1µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin A 40IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 0.64mg 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 36IU 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 0.9µg 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.12mg Cod
Vitamin B5 153mg 3.5mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.32mg Caviar
Folate 7µg 50µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 0.781mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 0.821mg 1.035mg Caviar
Leucine 1.447mg 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 1.635mg 1.834mg Caviar
Methionine 0.527mg 0.646mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 1.071mg Caviar
Valine 0.917mg 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.524mg 0.649mg Caviar
Cholesterol 43mg 588mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.131g 4.06g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.229g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.094g 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 7.405g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Caviar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
790%
Cod
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 1446mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.929g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $98.7)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.