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Flatfish vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flatfish and Caviar

  • Flatfish contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE than Caviar.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 779% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Flatfish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), 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 less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +5065.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +143.6%
Contains more Copper +378.3%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Contains more Selenium +100.9%
Equal in Potassium - 181
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +5065.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +143.6%
Contains more Copper +378.3%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Contains more Selenium +100.9%
Equal in Potassium - 181

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.
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Caviar
Contains more Vitamin D +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +965%
Contains more Vitamin A +2345.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1441.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.3%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1426.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
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 D +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +965%
Contains more Vitamin A +2345.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1441.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.3%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1426.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +70.8%
Contains more Protein +61.4%
Contains more Fats +655.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +368.8%
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
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 +70.8%
Contains more Protein +61.4%
Contains more Fats +655.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +368.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +604.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1513.3%
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +604.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1513.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Caviar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4g Caviar
Protein 15.24g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 2.37g 17.9g Caviar
Carbs 0g 4g Caviar
Calories 86kcal 264kcal Caviar
Calcium 25mg 275mg Caviar
Iron 0.23mg 11.88mg Caviar
Magnesium 22mg 300mg Caviar
Phosphorus 309mg 356mg Caviar
Potassium 197mg 181mg Flatfish
Sodium 363mg 1500mg Flatfish
Zinc 0.39mg 0.95mg Caviar
Copper 0.023mg 0.11mg Caviar
Manganese 0.017mg 0.05mg Caviar
Selenium 32.6µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin A 37IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 0.77mg 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 139IU 117IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg 2.9µg Flatfish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 0.12mg Flatfish
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.32mg Caviar
Folate 6µg 50µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 0.719mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 0.754mg 1.035mg Caviar
Leucine 1.335mg 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 1.561mg 1.834mg Caviar
Methionine 0.56mg 0.646mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 1.071mg Caviar
Valine 0.8mg 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.374mg 0.649mg Caviar
Cholesterol 56mg 588mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Caviar
Saturated Fat 0.542g 4.06g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.229g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 7.405g Caviar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flatfish 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
31%
Flatfish
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flatfish
Flatfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flatfish
Flatfish is cheaper (difference - $100)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.