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Caviar vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caviar and Shrimp

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE in Caviar is higher than in Shrimp.
  • Caviar covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 764% more than Shrimp.
  • Caviar contains 37 times more Iron than Shrimp. While Caviar contains 11.88mg of Iron, Shrimp contains only 0.32mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shrimp is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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
5
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%
Shrimp
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +710.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +202.2%
Contains more IronIron +3612.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.9%
~equal in Potassium ~170mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.049mg

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
10
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%
Shrimp
2
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% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +574.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1104.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +262.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2131.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
4
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Shrimp
1
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +952.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.2%
Contains more OtherOther +145.9%
Contains more WaterWater +50.7%
~equal in Protein ~22.78g

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
Shrimp
1
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1182.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1155.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Shrimp Opinion
Calories 264kcal 119kcal Caviar
Protein 24.6g 22.78g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 1.7g Caviar
Net carbs 4g 1.52g Caviar
Carbs 4g 1.52g Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 211mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 117IU 4IU Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 37mg Caviar
Calcium 275mg 91mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 170mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 0.32mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.95mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 356mg 306mg Caviar
Sodium 1500mg 947mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 905IU 301IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 90µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 2.9µg 0.1µg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.049mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 49.5µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.032mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.024mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.519mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.242mg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.66µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.4µg Caviar
Folate 50µg 24µg Caviar
Trans Fat 0.035g Caviar
Choline 490.9mg 135.4mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.521g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 0.361g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.59g Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.26mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 0.904mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 2.133mg 1.95mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.646mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.992mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 1.067mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.501mg Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.135g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.141g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.012g Caviar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Shrimp
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
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 377mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.539g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.