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Caviar vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caviar and Flatfish

  • Flatfish contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE than Caviar.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 779% higher.
  • Flatfish contains 52 times less Iron than Caviar. Caviar contains 11.88mg of Iron, while Flatfish contains 0.23mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Flatfish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat.

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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
Caviar
8
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2
Flatfish
Flatfish
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +5065.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +143.6%
Contains more Copper +378.3%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Contains more Selenium +100.9%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Equal in Potassium - 197
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Flatfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +5065.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +143.6%
Contains more Copper +378.3%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Contains more Selenium +100.9%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Equal in Potassium - 197

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
Caviar
9
:
2
Flatfish
Flatfish
Contains more Vitamin A +2345.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1441.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.3%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1426.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +965%
Caviar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 38% 87% 0% 48% 144% 3% 210% 74% 38% 2500% 2%
Flatfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2345.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1441.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.3%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1426.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +965%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
4
:
1
Flatfish
Flatfish
Contains more Protein +61.4%
Contains more Fats +655.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +368.8%
Contains more Water +70.8%
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Flatfish
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +61.4%
Contains more Fats +655.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +368.8%
Contains more Water +70.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
2
:
1
Flatfish
Flatfish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +604.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1513.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Flatfish
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +604.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1513.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Flatfish Opinion
Net carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 15.24g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 2.37g Caviar
Carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 86kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 25mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 0.23mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 22mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 309mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 197mg Flatfish
Sodium 1500mg 363mg Flatfish
Zinc 0.95mg 0.39mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.023mg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.017mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 32.6µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 37IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 12µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.77mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 2.9µg 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.026mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.025mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 1.278mg Flatfish
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.227mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.115mg Caviar
Folate 50µg 6µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.31µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.1µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.197mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 0.719mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.754mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg 1.335mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 1.561mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg 0.56mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.624mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 0.8mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.374mg Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 56mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.542g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.132g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.168g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.034g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 0.657g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.459g Caviar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

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Caviar Flatfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
43%
Flatfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flatfish
Flatfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flatfish
Flatfish is cheaper (difference - $100)
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 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)

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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.