Caviar vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caviar and mackerel different?
- Caviar is higher in iron, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B12, calcium, selenium, and vitamin A; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for caviar is 171% higher.
- Caviar contains 18 times more Calcium than mackerel. While caviar contains 275mg of Calcium, mackerel contains only 15mg.
- Mackerel has less sodium.
Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +209.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1733.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +656.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
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 | +402.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +253.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5608.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
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Protein
~23.85g
~equal in
Fats
~17.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +51.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~4.176g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 264kcal | 262kcal |
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| Protein | 24.6g | 23.85g |
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| Fats | 17.9g | 17.81g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 4g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 4g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 588mg | 75mg |
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| Vitamin D | 117IU |
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| Magnesium | 300mg | 97mg |
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| Calcium | 275mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 401mg |
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| Iron | 11.88mg | 1.57mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.094mg |
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| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 356mg | 278mg |
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| Sodium | 1500mg | 83mg |
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| Vitamin A | 905IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A | 271µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 65.5µg | 51.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.62mg | 0.412mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 6.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.5mg | 0.99mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 20µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 50µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 490.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.06g | 4.176g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.631g | 7.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.405g | 4.3g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.263mg | 1.045mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.035mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 2.133mg | 1.938mg |
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| Lysine | 1.834mg | 2.19mg |
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| Methionine | 0.646mg | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.071mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.263mg | 1.228mg |
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| Histidine | 0.649mg | 0.702mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 2.741g | 0.504g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 3.8g | 0.699g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.229g | 0.106g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1417mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caviar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)