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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 in caviar is higher than in shrimp.
  • Caviar covers your daily need for 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.
  • Caviar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caviar is 0, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.

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% 90% 38% 44% 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% 30% 44% 1.5% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +201.1%
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 EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.66µg 764%
Iron 11.88mg 0.32mg 145%
Cholesterol 588mg 211mg 126%
Choline 490.9mg 135.4mg 65%
Magnesium 300mg 37mg 63%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.519mg 60%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.024mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.59g 45%
Selenium 65.5µg 49.5µg 29%
Fats 17.9g 1.7g 25%
Sodium 1500mg 947mg 24%
Vitamin A 271µg 90µg 20%
Calcium 275mg 91mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.06g 0.521g 16%
Copper 0.11mg 0.258mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.678mg 16%
Vitamin D 117IU 4IU 14%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 0.1µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.032mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 0.361g 11%
Folate 50µg 24µg 7%
Calories 264kcal 119kcal 7%
Phosphorus 356mg 306mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.242mg 6%
Zinc 0.95mg 1.63mg 6%
Protein 24.6g 22.78g 4%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 2.2mg 2%
Carbs 4g 1.52g 1%
Net carbs 4g 1.52g N/A
Potassium 181mg 170mg 0%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.049mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.035g N/A
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.05mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 1.95mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 2.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.992mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 1.067mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.501mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.135g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g N/A

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
41%
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.