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Mussels vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mussels and Caviar?

  • Mussels is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Caviar is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Manganese is 293% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mussels is lower.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular types 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.
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Caviar
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +181.1%
Contains more Copper +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +13500%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains more Magnesium +710.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +181.1%
Contains more Copper +35.5%
Contains more Manganese +13500%
Contains more Selenium +36.8%
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains more Magnesium +710.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.9%

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.
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Caviar
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Folate +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
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 B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Folate +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Caviar
Contains more Carbs +84.8%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Fats +299.6%
Contains more Other +88.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.6
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 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 Carbs +84.8%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Fats +299.6%
Contains more Other +88.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Caviar
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Caviar Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 4g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 4.48g 17.9g Caviar
Carbs 7.39g 4g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 264kcal Caviar
Calcium 33mg 275mg Caviar
Iron 6.72mg 11.88mg Caviar
Magnesium 37mg 300mg Caviar
Phosphorus 285mg 356mg Caviar
Potassium 268mg 181mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 1500mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.95mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.11mg Mussels
Manganese 6.8mg 0.05mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 65.5µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.19mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.12mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.32mg Caviar
Folate 76µg 50µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 20µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 1.025mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.035mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 1.779mg 1.834mg Caviar
Methionine 0.537mg 0.646mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 1.071mg Caviar
Valine 1.04mg 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.457mg 0.649mg Caviar
Cholesterol 56mg 588mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 4.06g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.229g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 7.405g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Caviar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
286%
Mussels
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 1131mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mussels
Mussels is cheaper (difference - $93)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.