Caviar vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between caviar and lamb
- Caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, choline, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B5; however, lamb has more vitamin B3 and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caviar is 727% higher.
- Lamb has 21 times less sodium than caviar. Caviar has 1500mg of sodium, while lamb has 72mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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 | +1204.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1517.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +531.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +127.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +369.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +430.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +684.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +177.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +423.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5450% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +666.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +631.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
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Protein
~24.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +390.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 20µg | 2.55µg | 727% |
| Cholesterol | 588mg | 97mg | 164% |
| Iron | 11.88mg | 1.88mg | 125% |
| Choline | 490.9mg | 93.7mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 65.5µg | 26.4µg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 300mg | 23mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1500mg | 72mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.5mg | 0.66mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 6.66mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.405g | 1.51g | 39% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 4.46mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 271µg | 0µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.62mg | 0.25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 17mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 356mg | 188mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.06g | 8.83g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.13mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 2.9µg | 0.1µg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 117IU | 2IU | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 0.14mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.631g | 8.82g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Folate | 50µg | 18µg | 8% |
| Fats | 17.9g | 20.94g | 5% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 310mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 4.6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 294kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.119mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4g | 0g | 1% |
| Protein | 24.6g | 24.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.263mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.035mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.133mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.834mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.646mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.071mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.263mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.649mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 2.741g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 3.8g | 0g | 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?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 491mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1428mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $97.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caviar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.77g)
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 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)