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Caviar vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caviar and Seed different?

  • Caviar is richer in Vitamin B12, and Iron, while Seed is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Caviar covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 833% more than Seed.

Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types were 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
Caviar
2
:
8
Seed
Seed
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.7%
Contains more Calcium +129.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.6%
Contains more Potassium +124.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +382.1%
Contains more Copper +740%
Contains more Manganese +5346%
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.7%
Contains more Calcium +129.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.6%
Contains more Potassium +124.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +382.1%
Contains more Copper +740%
Contains more Manganese +5346%

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
:
3
Seed
Seed
Contains more Vitamin A +1575.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +278%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7258.3%
Equal in Folate - 49
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%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1575.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +278%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7258.3%
Equal in Folate - 49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
3
:
2
Seed
Seed
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Water +719%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Fats +71.7%
Contains more Carbs +953%
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Water +719%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Fats +71.7%
Contains more Carbs +953%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
1
:
2
Seed
Seed
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.6%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Seed Opinion
Net carbs 4g 7.72g Seed
Protein 24.6g 16.54g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 30.74g Seed
Carbs 4g 42.12g Seed
Calories 264kcal 486kcal Seed
Fiber 0g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 275mg 631mg Seed
Iron 11.88mg 7.72mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 356mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 181mg 407mg Seed
Sodium 1500mg 16mg Seed
Zinc 0.95mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.11mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 0.05mg 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 65.5µg 55.2µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 54IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.5mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.17mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B5 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg Caviar
Folate 50µg 49µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 0µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 1.263mg 0.709mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.801mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg 1.371mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 0.97mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg 0.588mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.016mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 0.95mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.531mg Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 0mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 3.33g Seed
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 2.309g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caviar Seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1484mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.