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Caviar vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are caviar and fish sticks different?

  • Caviar is higher in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, choline, magnesium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, fish sticks are richer in vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caviar is 793% higher.
  • Caviar contains 21 times more cholesterol than fish sticks. While caviar contains 588mg of cholesterol, fish sticks contain only 28mg.
  • Caviar has a lower glycemic index (0) than fish sticks (54).

Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1618.8%
Contains more IronIron +1314.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +317.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264%
~equal in Potassium ~185mg

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 0% 1.3% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6675%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1983.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1047%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +264%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +683.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.4%
Contains more OtherOther +275%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +441.5%
~equal in Fats ~16.23g
~equal in Water ~49.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.733g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~7.824g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Fish sticks DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 0.96µg 793%
Cholesterol 588mg 28mg 187%
Iron 11.88mg 0.84mg 138%
Selenium 65.5µg 15.7µg 91%
Choline 490.9mg 42.8mg 81%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.272mg 65%
Magnesium 300mg 25mg 65%
Sodium 1500mg 402mg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.116mg 39%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 6.88mg 33%
Vitamin A 271µg 4µg 30%
Protein 24.6g 11.01g 27%
Calcium 275mg 16mg 26%
Phosphorus 356mg 191mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.078mg 19%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin D 117IU 1IU 15%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.536mg 9%
Starch 20.46g 8%
Folate 50µg 24µg 7%
Copper 0.11mg 0.059mg 6%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.182mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.122mg 6%
Carbs 4g 21.66g 6%
Zinc 0.95mg 0.42mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 3.193g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 7.824g 3%
Fats 17.9g 16.23g 3%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 4.7µg 3%
Saturated fat 4.06g 3.733g 1%
Calories 264kcal 277kcal 1%
Net carbs 4g 20.16g N/A
Potassium 181mg 185mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.124g N/A
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.122mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 0.372mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.429mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 0.852mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 0.795mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.296mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.47mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 0.5mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.23mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.088g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Fish sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 560mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.327g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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

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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.