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Caviar vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between caviar and chinook salmon

  • Caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B2, selenium, and calcium; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 714% more.
  • Caviar contains 25 times more sodium than chinook salmon. Caviar contains 1500mg of sodium, while chinook salmon contains 60mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, salmon, chinook, 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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +882.1%
Contains more IronIron +1205.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
~equal in Phosphorus ~371mg

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
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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +304.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +596.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8270.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +33.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-227.7%
Contains more WaterWater +38.1%
~equal in Protein ~25.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 2.87µg 714%
Cholesterol 588mg 85mg 168%
Iron 11.88mg 0.91mg 137%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Sodium 1500mg 60mg 63%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 10.045mg 62%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.865mg 53%
Magnesium 300mg 122mg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.154mg 36%
Selenium 65.5µg 46.8µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 2.662g 32%
Calcium 275mg 28mg 25%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin A 271µg 149µg 14%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.044mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.462mg 11%
Potassium 181mg 505mg 10%
Fats 17.9g 13.38g 7%
Copper 0.11mg 0.053mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Saturated fat 4.06g 3.214g 4%
Folate 50µg 35µg 4%
Zinc 0.95mg 0.56mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 5.742g 3%
Calories 264kcal 231kcal 2%
Protein 24.6g 25.72g 2%
Phosphorus 356mg 371mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.019mg 1%
Carbs 4g 0g 1%
Net carbs 4g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1440mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.846g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is cheaper (difference - $85)
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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/nutrients
  2. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.