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Caviar vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caviar and Yolk?

  • Caviar is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Magnesium, and Selenium, yet Yolk is higher in Choline, Folate, and Vitamin D.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 752% more.
  • Caviar has 60 times more Magnesium than Yolk. While Caviar has 300mg of Magnesium, Yolk has only 5mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Yolk is lower.

We used Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Caviar
6
:
4
Yolk
Contains more Calcium +113.2%
Contains more Iron +335.2%
Contains more Magnesium +5900%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +142.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 390
Equal in Manganese - 0.055
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +113.2%
Contains more Iron +335.2%
Contains more Magnesium +5900%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +142.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 390
Equal in Manganese - 0.055

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
5
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6
Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +925.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +86.2%
Contains more Folate +192%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.35
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +925.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +86.2%
Contains more Folate +192%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
3
:
2
Yolk
Contains more Protein +55.1%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Other +252.9%
Contains more Fats +48.3%
Contains more Water +10.1%
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +55.1%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Other +252.9%
Contains more Fats +48.3%
Contains more Water +10.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
2
:
1
Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.5%
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 4g 3.59g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 15.86g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 4g 3.59g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0g 0.56g Caviar
Calcium 275mg 129mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 2.73mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 5mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 181mg 109mg Caviar
Sodium 1500mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 0.95mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.11mg 0.077mg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 65.5µg 56µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 1.89mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 117IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 2.9µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.176mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.528mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.024mg Caviar
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 2.99mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 50µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 20µg 1.95µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.177mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 0.687mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.866mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg 1.399mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 1.217mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg 0.378mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.681mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 0.949mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.416mg Caviar
Cholesterol 588mg 1085mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g 9.551g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0.114g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0.011g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 4.204g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1452mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $99)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.491g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.