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Caviar vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caviar and chocolate

  • Caviar has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B2; however, chocolate has more copper and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caviar is 824% higher.
  • Chocolate has 74 times less cholesterol than caviar. Caviar has 588mg of cholesterol, while chocolate has 8mg.
  • Chocolate has a higher glycemic index than caviar.

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

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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
5
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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +834.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2738%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +504.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
3
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +404.1%
Contains more WaterWater +4796.9%
Contains more OtherOther +252.9%
Contains more FatsFats +74.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1429.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +578.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caviar Chocolate
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 Caviar Chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 0.23µg 824%
Cholesterol 588mg 8mg 193%
Selenium 65.5µg 3µg 114%
Copper 0.11mg 1.028mg 102%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Saturated fat 4.06g 18.519g 66%
Sodium 1500mg 24mg 64%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.297mg 64%
Manganese 0.05mg 1.419mg 60%
Iron 11.88mg 8.02mg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.05mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 1.092g 42%
Protein 24.6g 4.88g 39%
Magnesium 300mg 146mg 37%
Vitamin A 271µg 2µg 30%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Calcium 275mg 56mg 22%
Phosphorus 356mg 206mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.042mg 21%
Fats 17.9g 31.28g 21%
Carbs 4g 61.17g 19%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Calories 264kcal 546kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.025mg 14%
Folate 50µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 9.54g 12%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Potassium 181mg 559mg 11%
Zinc 0.95mg 2.01mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.54mg 9%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 8.1µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.725mg 4%
Net carbs 4g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 47.9g 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 2.741g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0g 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
Caviar Chocolate
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
266%
Caviar
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
116%
Chocolate

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.