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Caviar vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caviar and Sturgeon?

  • Caviar is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Choline, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Sturgeon is higher in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 729% more.
  • Caviar has 22 times more Sodium than Sturgeon. While Caviar has 1500mg of Sodium, Sturgeon has only 69mg.

We used Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types 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.
Contains more Calcium +1517.6%
Contains more Iron +1220%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Zinc +75.9%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +304.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
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 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Contains more Calcium +1517.6%
Contains more Iron +1220%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Zinc +75.9%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +304.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%

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 E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Folate +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +344.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8316.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 875
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 53% 13% 387% 0% 20% 21% 190% 53% 54% 13% 313% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.1%
Contains more Folate +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +344.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8316.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 875

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Fats +245.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +43.5%
Contains more Water +47.2%
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Fats +245.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +43.5%
Contains more Water +47.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caviar Sturgeon
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 Sturgeon Opinion
Net carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 20.7g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 5.18g Caviar
Carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 135kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 17mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 0.9mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 45mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 271mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 364mg Sturgeon
Sodium 1500mg 69mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.95mg 0.54mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.053mg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.03mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 16.2µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 875IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 263µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.63mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 2.9µg 12.9µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.08mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.09mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.87mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.23mg Caviar
Folate 50µg 17µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 2.5µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.1µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.232mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 0.907mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.954mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg 1.682mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 1.901mg Sturgeon
Methionine 0.646mg 0.613mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.808mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 1.066mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.609mg Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 77mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 4.06g 1.173g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.119g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.249g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.058g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 2.486g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.885g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Sturgeon
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
93%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 1431mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.887g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $100)
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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.