Salmon vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Salmon and Caviar
- Salmon has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 706% higher.
- Caviar contains 84 times less Vitamin B3 than Salmon. Salmon contains 10.077mg of Vitamin B3, while Caviar contains 0.12mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Salmon is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, cooked, dry heat and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.
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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 | +247% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +191.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +710.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1733.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1053.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8297.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +195% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1956.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +555.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~24.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +71.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 182kcal | 264kcal |
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| Protein | 25.44g | 24.6g |
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| Fats | 8.13g | 17.9g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4g |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 588mg |
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| Vitamin D | 117IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 300mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 275mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 1.03mg | 11.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.321mg | 0.11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.95mg |
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| Phosphorus | 256mg | 356mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 1500mg |
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| Vitamin A | 44IU | 905IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 13µg | 271µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 65.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.077mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.92mg | 3.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.944mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.05µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 50µg |
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| Choline | 490.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.257g | 4.06g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.697g | 4.631g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.256g | 7.405g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.285mg | 0.323mg |
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| Threonine | 1.115mg | 1.263mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.172mg | 1.035mg |
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| Leucine | 2.067mg | 2.133mg |
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| Lysine | 2.336mg | 1.834mg |
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| Methionine | 0.753mg | 0.646mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.993mg | 1.071mg |
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| Valine | 1.31mg | 1.263mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.649mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.411g | 2.741g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.429g | 3.8g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.368g | 0.229g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
85%
266%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
153%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1444mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.803g)
Which food is cheaper?
Salmon is cheaper (difference - $87)
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)