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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
Caviar
7
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +202.2%
Contains more Iron +3612.5%
Contains more Magnesium +710.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Zinc +71.6%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Manganese - 0.049
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Calcium +202.2%
Contains more Iron +3612.5%
Contains more Magnesium +710.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Zinc +71.6%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Manganese - 0.049

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
:
2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin A +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1104.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2131.7%
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%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1104.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2131.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
4
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +952.9%
Contains more Carbs +163.2%
Contains more Other +145.9%
Contains more Water +50.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.78
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Shrimp
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 Fats +952.9%
Contains more Carbs +163.2%
Contains more Other +145.9%
Contains more Water +50.7%
Equal in Protein - 22.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1182.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1155.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1182.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1155.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 4g 1.52g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 22.78g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 1.7g Caviar
Carbs 4g 1.52g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 119kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 91mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 0.32mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 37mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 306mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 170mg Caviar
Sodium 1500mg 947mg Shrimp
Zinc 0.95mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.11mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.05mg 0.049mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 49.5µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 301IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 90µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 117IU 4IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg 0.1µg 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
Folate 50µg 24µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.66µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.4µg 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
Cholesterol 588mg 211mg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.141g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.135g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.012g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 0.361g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.59g 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 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
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 377mg)
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.