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Fish sauce vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fish sauce and Caviar

  • Fish sauce contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium than Caviar.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 813% higher.
  • Caviar contains 5 times less Sodium than Fish sauce. Fish sauce contains 7851mg of Sodium, while Caviar contains 1500mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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.
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
2
:
8
Caviar
Caviar
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains more Manganese +366%
Contains more Calcium +539.5%
Contains more Iron +1423.1%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +4985.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Contains more Zinc +375%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Selenium +619.8%
Fish sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 126% 3% 26% 1025% 6% 17% 31% 50%
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains more Manganese +366%
Contains more Calcium +539.5%
Contains more Iron +1423.1%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +4985.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Contains more Zinc +375%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Selenium +619.8%

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.
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
4
:
8
Caviar
Caviar
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1827.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +7441.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +987.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2866.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 50
Fish sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 2% 3% 14% 44% 8% 92% 39% 60% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1827.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +7441.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +987.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2866.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 50

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
2
:
3
Caviar
Caviar
Contains more Water +49.6%
Contains more Other +237%
Contains more Protein +386.2%
Contains more Fats +178900%
Equal in Carbs - 4
Fish sauce
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more Water +49.6%
Contains more Other +237%
Contains more Protein +386.2%
Contains more Fats +178900%
Equal in Carbs - 4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sauce
Fish sauce
1
:
2
Caviar
Caviar
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246733.3%
Fish sauce
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246733.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sauce Caviar Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 4g Caviar
Protein 5.06g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 0.01g 17.9g Caviar
Carbs 3.64g 4g Caviar
Calories 35kcal 264kcal Caviar
Sugar 3.64g 0g Caviar
Calcium 43mg 275mg Caviar
Iron 0.78mg 11.88mg Caviar
Magnesium 175mg 300mg Caviar
Phosphorus 7mg 356mg Caviar
Potassium 288mg 181mg Fish sauce
Sodium 7851mg 1500mg Caviar
Zinc 0.2mg 0.95mg Caviar
Copper 0.05mg 0.11mg Caviar
Manganese 0.233mg 0.05mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin A 12IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 0mg 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 0IU 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 2.313mg 0.12mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.32mg Fish sauce
Folate 51µg 50µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg Caviar
Cholesterol 0mg 588mg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 0.003g 4.06g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.229g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 7.405g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sauce Caviar
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
22%
Fish sauce
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Fish sauce
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caviar
Caviar contains less Sodium (difference - 6351mg)
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 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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/nutrients
  2. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.