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Caviar vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caviar and Catfish?

  • Caviar is richer than Catfish in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Choline, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 718% more.
  • Caviar has 271 times more Vitamin A RAE than Catfish. While Caviar has 271µg of Vitamin A RAE, Catfish has only 1µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Catfish is lower.

We used Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
Caviar
Caviar
8
:
2
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Calcium +2955.6%
Contains more Iron +4142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.1%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Contains more Copper +182.1%
Contains more Manganese +177.8%
Contains more Selenium +561.6%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Catfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Contains more Calcium +2955.6%
Contains more Iron +4142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.1%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Contains more Copper +182.1%
Contains more Manganese +177.8%
Contains more Selenium +561.6%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%

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
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Vitamin A +45150%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.8%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +619.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2023.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +316.7%
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%
Catfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +45150%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.8%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +619.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2023.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
4
:
1
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +149%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +57.2%
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Catfish
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +149%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +57.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
2
:
1
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Catfish
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Catfish Opinion
Net carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 18.44g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 7.19g Caviar
Carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 144kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 9mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 0.28mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 23mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 247mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 366mg Catfish
Sodium 1500mg 119mg Catfish
Zinc 0.95mg 0.58mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.039mg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.018mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 9.9µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 2IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 1µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.97mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU 10IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg 0.3µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.024mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.1mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.548mg Catfish
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.811mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.177mg Caviar
Folate 50µg 12µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 2.78µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.22mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 0.833mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.82mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg 1.396mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 1.677mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg 0.539mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.735mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 0.894mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.404mg Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 66mg Catfish
Trans Fat 0.063g Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 1.586g Catfish
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.069g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.02g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.018g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 3.115g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 1.354g Caviar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caviar Catfish
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
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
27%
Catfish

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 contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1381mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.474g)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $100)
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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.