Caviar vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between caviar and sardines
- Caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, choline, magnesium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, sardines are richer in vitamin B3.
- Caviar covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 461% more than sardines.
- Sardines have 8 times less magnesium than caviar. Caviar has 300mg of magnesium, while sardines have 39mg.
- Sardines contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, caviar, black, and red, granular and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 | +669.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +306.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116% |
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 | +746.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +173.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +445.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +123.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +554.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4270.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +333.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 20µg | 8.94µg | 461% |
| Cholesterol | 588mg | 142mg | 149% |
| Iron | 11.88mg | 2.92mg | 112% |
| Choline | 490.9mg | 75mg | 76% |
| Magnesium | 300mg | 39mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.5mg | 0.642mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1500mg | 307mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 5.245mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.62mg | 0.227mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 271µg | 32µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 65.5µg | 52.7µg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 356mg | 490mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.405g | 5.148g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.167mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.06g | 1.528g | 12% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 382mg | 11% |
| Folate | 50µg | 10µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 2.9µg | 4.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 117IU | 193IU | 10% |
| Fats | 17.9g | 11.45g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.186mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 397mg | 6% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 208kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.108mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 1.31mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.631g | 3.869g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 2.04mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4g | 0g | 1% |
| Protein | 24.6g | 24.62g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.263mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.035mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.133mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.834mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.646mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.071mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.263mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.649mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 2.741g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 3.8g | 0.509g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.229g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardines is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 446mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardines contains less Sodium (difference - 1193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardines is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.532g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sardines is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.