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Caviar vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between caviar and tortilla

  • Caviar has more iron, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B6; however, tortilla is higher in vitamin B3.
  • Caviar covers your daily iron needs 101% more than tortilla.
  • Tortilla contains 21 times less vitamin B5 than caviar. Caviar contains 3.5mg of vitamin B5, while tortilla contains 0.17mg.
  • Tortilla has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of tortilla is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1478.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.4%
Contains more IronIron +211.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +294.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +436%
~equal in Copper ~0.102mg

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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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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +894.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +443.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1958.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3337.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +96%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +237.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1784.2%
Contains more WaterWater +18.9%
Contains more OtherOther +220.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1148.5%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2403.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1793.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20µg 833%
Cholesterol 588mg 196%
Iron 11.88mg 3.81mg 101%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Selenium 65.5µg 16.6µg 89%
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 0.17mg 67%
Magnesium 300mg 19mg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 0.391g 47%
Sodium 1500mg 482mg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.114mg 39%
Protein 24.6g 7.28g 35%
Vitamin A 271µg 30%
Phosphorus 356mg 146mg 30%
Fats 17.9g 0.95g 26%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.125mg 25%
Calcium 275mg 70mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.06mg 20%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Saturated fat 4.06g 0.296g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.37mg 15%
Carbs 4g 49.94g 15%
Vitamin D 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin D 117IU 15%
Folate 50µg 98µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.631g 0.185g 11%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.19mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.268mg 9%
Zinc 0.95mg 0.32mg 6%
Potassium 181mg 105mg 2%
Calories 264kcal 237kcal 1%
Copper 0.11mg 0.102mg 1%
Net carbs 4g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.75g N/A
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caviar Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 1018mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.764g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.