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Caviar vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between caviar and liver

  • Caviar has more magnesium and vitamin B12, while liver has more vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, copper, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Liver covers your daily need for vitamin A, 570% more than caviar.
  • Caviar contains 31 times more sodium than liver. While caviar contains 1500mg of sodium, liver contains only 49mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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
4
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%
Liver
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2042.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.7%
Contains more IronIron +50.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +476.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +607.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%
~equal in Selenium ~67.5µg

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
4
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%
Liver
8
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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1894.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6929.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +226%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~18.67µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
3
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Liver
2
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +306.8%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more WaterWater +35.4%
~equal in Protein ~26.02g
~equal in Carbs ~3.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Liver
1
46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +635.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +605.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin A 271µg 5405µg 570%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 2.196mg 121%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Cholesterol 588mg 355mg 78%
Iron 11.88mg 17.92mg 76%
Magnesium 300mg 14mg 68%
Sodium 1500mg 49mg 63%
Copper 0.11mg 0.634mg 58%
Vitamin B12 20µg 18.67µg 55%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 8.435mg 52%
Zinc 0.95mg 6.72mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 1.05g 42%
Folate 50µg 163µg 28%
Calcium 275mg 10mg 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg 26%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 4.774mg 25%
Fats 17.9g 4.4g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.57mg 19%
Phosphorus 356mg 241mg 16%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Saturated fat 4.06g 1.41g 12%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.3mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 0.63g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.258mg 6%
Calories 264kcal 165kcal 5%
Selenium 65.5µg 67.5µg 4%
Protein 24.6g 26.02g 3%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Potassium 181mg 150mg 1%
Carbs 4g 3.76g 0%
Net carbs 4g 3.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.274mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caviar Liver
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
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liver
Liver is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1451mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $99.7)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.