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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 Vitamin A RAE, however, Tilapia has more Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Caviar is 756% higher.
  • Tilapia is lower in Sodium.

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
Caviar
8
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2
Tilapia
Tilapia
Contains more Calcium +1864.3%
Contains more Iron +1621.7%
Contains more Magnesium +782.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Zinc +131.7%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +35.1%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Tilapia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Contains more Calcium +1864.3%
Contains more Iron +1621.7%
Contains more Magnesium +782.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.5%
Contains more Zinc +131.7%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +35.1%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -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
Caviar
8
:
3
Tilapia
Tilapia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +749.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.2%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +975.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3854.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Caviar
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%
Tilapia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +749.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +427.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.2%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +975.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3854.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
3
:
2
Tilapia
Tilapia
Contains more Fats +575.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.7%
Equal in Protein - 26.15
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Tilapia
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +575.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.7%
Equal in Protein - 26.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
2
:
1
Tilapia
Tilapia
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +384.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1134.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Tilapia
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +384.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1134.2%
Contains less Saturated 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 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 Tilapia Opinion
Net carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 26.15g Tilapia
Fats 17.9g 2.65g Caviar
Carbs 4g 0g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 128kcal Caviar
Calcium 275mg 14mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 0.69mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 34mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 204mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 380mg Tilapia
Sodium 1500mg 56mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.95mg 0.41mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.075mg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.037mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 54.4µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 0IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 0µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.79mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 2.9µg 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.093mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.073mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.745mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.664mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.123mg Caviar
Folate 50µg 6µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.86µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.265mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 1.156mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 1.22mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.133mg 2.04mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 2.315mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.646mg 0.766mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.05mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 1.28mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.649mg 0.585mg Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 57mg Tilapia
Saturated Fat 4.06g 0.94g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.13g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.005g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0.06g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 0.955g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.6g Caviar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caviar Tilapia
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
47%
Tilapia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
52%
Tilapia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 1444mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 531mg)
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.