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Caviar vs. Tilapia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caviar and tilapia

  • Caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, choline, magnesium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, tilapia has more vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caviar is 756% higher.
  • Tilapia has 27 times less sodium than caviar. Caviar has 1500mg of sodium, while tilapia has 56mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry 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
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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 24% 4.2% 34% 26% 25% 11% 87% 7.3% 4.8% 297%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +782.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1864.3%
Contains more IronIron +1621.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%

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
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% 0% 16% 56% 23% 17% 89% 40% 28% 233% 2.3% 4.5% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +749.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +975.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +856.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3854.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +575.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1638.5%
Contains more WaterWater +50.7%
~equal in Protein ~26.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.6 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +384.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1134.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caviar Tilapia
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 Tilapia DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.86µg 756%
Cholesterol 588mg 57mg 177%
Iron 11.88mg 0.69mg 140%
Choline 490.9mg 51.3mg 80%
Magnesium 300mg 34mg 63%
Sodium 1500mg 56mg 63%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.664mg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.6g 45%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.073mg 42%
Vitamin A 271µg 0µg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.745mg 29%
Calcium 275mg 14mg 26%
Fats 17.9g 2.65g 23%
Phosphorus 356mg 204mg 22%
Selenium 65.5µg 54.4µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.123mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.06g 0.94g 14%
Folate 50µg 6µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 0.955g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.093mg 8%
Calories 264kcal 128kcal 7%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.79mg 7%
Potassium 181mg 380mg 6%
Zinc 0.95mg 0.41mg 5%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 3.7µg 4%
Copper 0.11mg 0.075mg 4%
Vitamin D 117IU 150IU 4%
Protein 24.6g 26.15g 3%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.037mg 1%
Carbs 4g 0g 1%
Net carbs 4g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 1.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.22mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 2.04mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 2.315mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.766mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.05mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 1.28mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.585mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.13g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.06g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caviar Tilapia
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
41%
Tilapia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
52%
Tilapia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 531mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 1444mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia
Tilapia 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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.