Mackerel vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and caviar different?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B3; however, caviar is richer in iron, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B12, calcium, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for caviar is 171% higher.
- Mackerel contains 57 times more vitamin B3 than caviar. While mackerel contains 6.85mg of vitamin B3, caviar contains only 0.12mg.
- Mackerel has less cholesterol.
Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +121.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +209.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1733.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +656.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5608.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +401.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +253.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.6g
~equal in
Fats
~17.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.06g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 588mg | 171% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 11.88mg | 129% |
| Choline | 490.9mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 83mg | 1500mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 3.5mg | 50% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 300mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 20µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 0.12mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 275mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 65.5µg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 271µg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 7.405g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.62mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 2.9µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 117IU | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 13% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 50µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.32mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 356mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 181mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 4.631g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 24.6g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 4.06g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 264kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 17.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.263mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 2.133mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.834mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.646mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.263mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.649mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 2.741g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.229g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
217%
266%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
153%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1417mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mackerel is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caviar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)