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Oysters vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oysters and Caviar

  • Oysters has more Zinc, and Copper, while Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Choline, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 706% higher.
  • Caviar contains 52 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, while Caviar contains 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Oysters is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 35% 12% 345% 1902% 2144% 83% 22% 77% 215%
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more CopperCopper +5088.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +8173.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1082%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +757.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more IronIron +29%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.3% 34% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 14% 2188% 5% 11% 71%
Caviar
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 54% 38% 87% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1441.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +928.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +427.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +683%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +257.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +277.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Caviar
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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 CarbsCarbs +36.3%
Contains more WaterWater +64.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.4%
Contains more FatsFats +423.4%
Contains more OtherOther +294.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 g
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +815.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +601.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Caviar Opinion
Calories 102kcal 264kcal Caviar
Protein 11.42g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 3.42g 17.9g Caviar
Net carbs 5.45g 4g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 4g Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 588mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 117IU Caviar
Magnesium 35mg 300mg Caviar
Calcium 116mg 275mg Caviar
Potassium 139mg 181mg Caviar
Iron 9.21mg 11.88mg Caviar
Sugar 1.23g 0g Caviar
Copper 5.707mg 0.11mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 0.95mg Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 356mg Caviar
Sodium 166mg 1500mg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A 26µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.7mg 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg Caviar
Manganese 0.591mg 0.05mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.12mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.32mg Caviar
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 2µg 0.6µg Oysters
Folate 14µg 50µg Caviar
Trans Fat 0.068g Caviar
Choline 130mg 490.9mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 0.948g 4.06g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 7.405g Caviar
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 0.046mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.035mg Caviar
Leucine 0.716mg 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 0.762mg 1.834mg Caviar
Methionine 0.257mg 0.646mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 1.071mg Caviar
Valine 0.523mg 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.22mg 0.649mg Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.229g Caviar
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Caviar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
188%
Oysters
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 509mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 1334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $97)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.