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Caviar vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caviar and Sockeye salmon different?

  • Caviar is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, Magnesium, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, while Sockeye salmon is higher in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caviar covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 647% more than Sockeye salmon.
  • Caviar contains 23 times more Iron than Sockeye salmon. Caviar contains 11.88mg of Iron, while Sockeye salmon contains 0.52mg.
  • Sockeye salmon is lower in Sodium.

Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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.
Caviar
Caviar
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2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +2184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.5%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +2184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.5%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%

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.
Caviar
Caviar
8
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3
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.7%
Contains more Folate +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8335.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.4%
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%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.7%
Contains more Folate +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8335.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
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2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Fats +221.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +867.7%
Contains more Water +41.7%
Equal in Protein - 26.48
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +221.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +867.7%
Contains more Water +41.7%
Equal in Protein - 26.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
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Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caviar Sockeye salmon
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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 17.9g 5.57g Caviar
Carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 156kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 11mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 0.52mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 36mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 305mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 1500mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.95mg 0.55mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.076mg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.013mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 35.5µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 193IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 58µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.99mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 2.9µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.157mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.246mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 1.274mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 50µg 7µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 4.47µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.1µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.263mg 1.247mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.133mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 1.834mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.646mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.263mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.649mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 588mg 61mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.56g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.299g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.093g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 1.864g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 1.327g Caviar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

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Caviar Sockeye salmon
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1408mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.091g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is cheaper (difference - $87)
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)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.