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Caviar vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caviar and butterfish

  • Caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, magnesium, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium, while butterfish has more vitamin B3.
  • Caviar covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 757% more than butterfish.
  • Caviar contains 19 times more iron than butterfish. While caviar contains 11.88mg of iron, butterfish contains only 0.64mg.
  • The amount of sodium in butterfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, butterfish, 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
7
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +837.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +882.1%
Contains more IronIron +1756.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.99mg

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
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%
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% 11% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +721.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +304.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +992.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +194.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4707.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.346mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +74.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +710.8%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
~equal in Protein ~22.15g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Butterfish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.83µg 757%
Cholesterol 588mg 83mg 168%
Iron 11.88mg 0.64mg 141%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Magnesium 300mg 32mg 64%
Sodium 1500mg 114mg 60%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.865mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 49%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 5.769mg 35%
Selenium 65.5µg 46.8µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.192mg 33%
Vitamin A 271µg 33µg 26%
Calcium 275mg 28mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.06g 18%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 12%
Fats 17.9g 10.28g 12%
Potassium 181mg 481mg 9%
Folate 50µg 17µg 8%
Phosphorus 356mg 308mg 7%
Copper 0.11mg 0.069mg 5%
Protein 24.6g 22.15g 5%
Calories 264kcal 187kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.146mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.346mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.019mg 1%
Carbs 4g 0g 1%
Net carbs 4g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.95mg 0.99mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.248mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 0.971mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.021mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 1.801mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 2.035mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.656mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.865mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 1.141mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.652mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Butterfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterfish
Butterfish is cheaper (difference - $100)
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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.