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Caviar vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caviar and Skipjack tuna

  • Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 742% more.
  • Caviar contains 32 times more Sodium than Skipjack tuna. Caviar contains 1500mg of Sodium, while Skipjack tuna contains 47mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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
6
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3
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Calcium +643.2%
Contains more Iron +642.5%
Contains more Magnesium +581.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.9%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Potassium +188.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.11
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +643.2%
Contains more Iron +642.5%
Contains more Magnesium +581.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.9%
Contains more Manganese +163.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Potassium +188.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.11

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
:
3
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +1408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +621.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +813.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15530%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.6%
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%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +408.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +621.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +813.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15530%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
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3
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Fats +1287.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Other +37%
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +1287.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Other +37%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
2
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1
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1805.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1737.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1805.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1737.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 17.9g 1.29g Caviar
Carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 132kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 37mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 1.6mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 44mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 285mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 1500mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.95mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.11mg
Manganese 0.05mg 0.019mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 46.8µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 60IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 18µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.038mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.122mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.485mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 50µg 10µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 2.19µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.316mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 1.237mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.133mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 1.834mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.646mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.263mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.649mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 588mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.237g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.091g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.017g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 0.243g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.403g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caviar Skipjack tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Caviar
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1453mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is cheaper (difference - $92)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.