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Caviar vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caviar and Chia seeds different?

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

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
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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +740%
Contains more ZincZinc +382.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
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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% 54% 38% 87% 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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1575.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +278%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7258.3%
~equal in Folate ~49µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
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
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 ProteinProtein +48.7%
Contains more WaterWater +719%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more FatsFats +71.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +953%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
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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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Chia seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 264kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 24.6g 16.54g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 4g 7.72g Chia seeds
Carbs 4g 42.12g Chia seeds
Cholesterol 588mg 0mg Chia seeds
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 275mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 181mg 407mg Chia seeds
Iron 11.88mg 7.72mg Caviar
Fiber 0g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.11mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 0.95mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 356mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 1500mg 16mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 905IU 54IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.5mg Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 65.5µg 55.2µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.17mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 0µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Folate 50µg 49µg Caviar
Trans Fat 0.14g Caviar
Choline 490.9mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 3.33g Chia seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 2.309g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
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
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g Caviar
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1484mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds 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. Chia seeds - 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.