Caviar vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between caviar and crab
- Caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, choline, magnesium, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B2, while crab has more copper.
- Caviar covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 695% more than crab.
- Caviar contains 24 times more iron than crab. While caviar contains 11.88mg of iron, crab contains only 0.5mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in crab is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.
Infographic
Infographic link
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +733.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +202.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2276% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +640% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +301.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +726.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +251.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +500.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +506.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2189.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2318.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3489.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2770.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 20µg | 3.33µg | 695% |
| Cholesterol | 588mg | 97mg | 164% |
| Iron | 11.88mg | 0.5mg | 142% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.814mg | 78% |
| Choline | 490.9mg | 80.9mg | 75% |
| Magnesium | 300mg | 36mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.5mg | 0.997mg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.405g | 0.258g | 48% |
| Selenium | 65.5µg | 42.9µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.62mg | 0.093mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1500mg | 563mg | 41% |
| Vitamin A | 271µg | 1µg | 30% |
| Fats | 17.9g | 0.74g | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 3.81mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 4.06g | 0.201g | 18% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 91mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 356mg | 234mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 2.747mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 2.9µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 117IU | 0IU | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.023mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.156mg | 13% |
| Protein | 24.6g | 17.88g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.631g | 0.129g | 11% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 83kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 259mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 1.84mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 50µg | 51µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.263mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.035mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.133mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.834mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.646mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.071mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.263mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.649mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 2.741g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 3.8g | 0.067g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.229g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 491mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 937mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.859g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crab is cheaper (difference - $88)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.