Caviar vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are caviar and shark different?
- Caviar is higher than shark in vitamin B12, iron, magnesium, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Caviar covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 783% more than shark.
- Caviar contains 12 times more sodium than shark. Caviar contains 1500mg of sodium, while shark contains 122mg.
Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +597.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +970.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
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 | +401.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +539.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +464.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1552.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2219.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +455.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 20µg | 1.21µg | 783% |
| Cholesterol | 588mg | 59mg | 176% |
| Iron | 11.88mg | 1.11mg | 135% |
| Choline | 490.9mg | 89% | |
| Magnesium | 300mg | 43mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1500mg | 122mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.5mg | 0.62mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 65.5µg | 34µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.62mg | 0.097mg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.405g | 3.701g | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 271µg | 54µg | 24% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 50mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 356mg | 194mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 2.783mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 117IU | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 24.6g | 18.62g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.072mg | 10% |
| Folate | 50µg | 15µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.042mg | 8% |
| Fats | 17.9g | 13.82g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 4.06g | 3.205g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.631g | 5.935g | 3% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 228kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 155mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4g | 6.39g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.263mg | 0.843mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.035mg | 0.867mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.133mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.834mg | 1.634mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.646mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.071mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.263mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.649mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 2.741g | 0.258g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 3.8g | 0.431g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.229g | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 1378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.855g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark is cheaper (difference - $100)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)