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Caviar vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caviar and eggs

  • Caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B5, choline, and phosphorus, while eggs have more copper.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 787% higher.
  • Eggs contain 30 times less magnesium than caviar. Caviar contains 300mg of magnesium, while eggs contain 10mg.
  • The amount of sodium in eggs is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.7%
Contains more IronIron +898.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1718.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%

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
12
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%
Egg
Egg
0
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1701.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
4
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Egg
Egg
1
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.5%
Contains more FatsFats +68.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +257.1%
Contains more OtherOther +460.7%
Contains more WaterWater +57.1%

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
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +423.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Egg DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.11µg 787%
Copper 0.11mg 2mg 210%
Iron 11.88mg 1.19mg 134%
Cholesterol 588mg 373mg 72%
Magnesium 300mg 10mg 69%
Selenium 65.5µg 30.8µg 63%
Sodium 1500mg 124mg 60%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 1.398mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 1.414g 40%
Choline 490.9mg 293.8mg 36%
Phosphorus 356mg 172mg 26%
Protein 24.6g 12.58g 24%
Calcium 275mg 50mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.121mg 15%
Vitamin A 271µg 149µg 14%
Fats 17.9g 10.61g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.066mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.513mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 1.03mg 6%
Calories 264kcal 155kcal 5%
Vitamin D 117IU 87IU 4%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 2.2µg 4%
Saturated fat 4.06g 3.267g 4%
Potassium 181mg 126mg 2%
Folate 50µg 44µg 2%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.026mg 1%
Carbs 4g 1.12g 1%
Zinc 0.95mg 1.05mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 4.077g 1%
Net carbs 4g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.064mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg
Egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.793g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $99)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.