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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 for 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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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more IronIron +2184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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
9
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%
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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +614.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +336%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8335.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +221.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +867.7%
Contains more WaterWater +41.7%
~equal in Protein ~26.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +458%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 4.47µg 647%
Cholesterol 588mg 61mg 176%
Iron 11.88mg 0.52mg 142%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 16.7µg 69%
Vitamin D 117IU 670IU 69%
Choline 490.9mg 112.6mg 69%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 10.123mg 63%
Magnesium 300mg 36mg 63%
Sodium 1500mg 92mg 61%
Selenium 65.5µg 35.5µg 55%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 1.274mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 1.327g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.827mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.246mg 29%
Calcium 275mg 11mg 26%
Vitamin A 271µg 58µg 24%
Fats 17.9g 5.57g 19%
Saturated fat 4.06g 0.969g 14%
Folate 50µg 7µg 11%
Potassium 181mg 436mg 8%
Phosphorus 356mg 305mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 1.864g 7%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.99mg 6%
Calories 264kcal 156kcal 5%
Protein 24.6g 26.48g 4%
Zinc 0.95mg 0.55mg 4%
Copper 0.11mg 0.076mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.157mg 3%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.013mg 2%
Carbs 4g 0g 1%
Net carbs 4g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Sockeye salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 527mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1408mg)
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.