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Caviar vs. Squid as food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caviar and Squid as food

  • Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, while Squid as food has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 608% higher.
  • Squid as food contains 5 times less Magnesium than Caviar. Caviar contains 300mg of Magnesium, while Squid as food contains 60mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Squid as food 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.
Contains more Calcium +52.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Potassium +251.9%
Contains less Sodium -50.4%
Contains more Zinc +264.2%
Contains more Copper +807.3%
Contains more Manganese +318%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Equal in Iron - 10.84
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Calcium +52.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Potassium +251.9%
Contains less Sodium -50.4%
Contains more Zinc +264.2%
Contains more Copper +807.3%
Contains more Manganese +318%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Equal in Iron - 10.84

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1724.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1724.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1178.6%
Contains more Carbs +143.9%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Contains more Protein +32%
Contains more Water +28.7%
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
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 Fats +1178.6%
Contains more Carbs +143.9%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Contains more Protein +32%
Contains more Water +28.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2758.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2663.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2758.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2663.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 as food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 as food Opinion
Net carbs 4g 1.64g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 32.48g Squid as food
Fats 17.9g 1.4g Caviar
Carbs 4g 1.64g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 158kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 180mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 10.84mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 60mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 580mg Squid as food
Potassium 181mg 637mg Squid as food
Sodium 1500mg 744mg Squid as food
Zinc 0.95mg 3.46mg Squid as food
Copper 0.11mg 0.998mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.05mg 0.209mg Squid as food
Selenium 65.5µg 89.6µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 905IU 675IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 203µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.017mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 1.729mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 2.189mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.9mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.27mg Caviar
Folate 50µg 24µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 5.4µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.364mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.263mg 1.398mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.414mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.133mg 2.287mg Squid as food
Lysine 1.834mg 2.427mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.646mg 0.733mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.164mg Squid as food
Valine 1.263mg 1.419mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.649mg 0.624mg Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 224mg Squid as food
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.236g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.132g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.078g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.012g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 0.162g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.268g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caviar Squid as food
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
110%
Squid as food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
185%
Squid as food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid as food
Squid as food contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.824g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid as food
Squid as food 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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/nutrients
  2. Squid as food - 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.