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Caviar vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caviar and Squid

  • Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, while Squid has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 608% higher.
  • Squid contains 5 times less Magnesium than Caviar. Caviar contains 300mg of Magnesium, while Squid contains 60mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Squid is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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
2
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%
Squid
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +807.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +318%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.8%
~equal in Iron ~10.84mg

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% 54% 38% 87% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Squid
3
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 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1724.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
3
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Squid
2
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +1178.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.9%
Contains more OtherOther +78.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32%
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%

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
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2758.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2663.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Squid Opinion
Calories 264kcal 158kcal Caviar
Protein 24.6g 32.48g Squid
Fats 17.9g 1.4g Caviar
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 4g 1.64g Caviar
Carbs 4g 1.64g Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 224mg Squid
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 60mg Caviar
Calcium 275mg 180mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 637mg Squid
Iron 11.88mg 10.84mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 0.95mg 3.46mg Squid
Phosphorus 356mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 1500mg 744mg Squid
Vitamin A 905IU 675IU Caviar
Vitamin A 271µg 203µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 65.5µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.017mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.9mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.27mg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 5.4µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Folate 50µg 24µg Caviar
Choline 490.9mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.236g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 0.162g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.268g Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.263mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.133mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 1.834mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.646mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.263mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.649mg 0.624mg Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.078g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.132g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.012g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Squid
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
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Squid
Squid is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.824g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.