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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.
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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.94mg

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
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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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +401.9%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~19µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
~equal in Protein ~23.85g
~equal in Fats ~17.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
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.
Caviar Mackerel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Mackerel DV% diff.
Cholesterol 588mg 75mg 171%
Iron 11.88mg 1.57mg 129%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Sodium 1500mg 83mg 62%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.99mg 50%
Magnesium 300mg 97mg 48%
Vitamin B12 20µg 19µg 42%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 6.85mg 42%
Calcium 275mg 15mg 26%
Selenium 65.5µg 51.6µg 25%
Vitamin A 271µg 54µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 4.3g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.412mg 16%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Folate 50µg 2µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.46mg 11%
Phosphorus 356mg 278mg 11%
Potassium 181mg 401mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 7.006g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.159mg 3%
Copper 0.11mg 0.094mg 2%
Protein 24.6g 23.85g 2%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.02mg 1%
Carbs 4g 0g 1%
Saturated fat 4.06g 4.176g 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Calories 264kcal 262kcal 0%
Fats 17.9g 17.81g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 4g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.95mg 0.94mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1417mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.