Shad vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shad and caviar?
- Shad is higher in vitamin B3, yet caviar is higher in vitamin B12, iron, magnesium, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Caviar's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 827% more.
- Shad has 90 times more vitamin B3 than caviar. While shad has 10.769mg of vitamin B3, caviar has only 0.12mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in shad is lower.
We used Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +689.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +358.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +858.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.1% |
| 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 B3Vitamin B3 | +8874.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +652.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +304.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14185.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +322.5% |
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Fats
~17.9g
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 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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 20µg | 828% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 588mg | 164% |
| Iron | 1.24mg | 11.88mg | 133% |
| Choline | 490.9mg | 89% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.769mg | 0.12mg | 67% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 300mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 1500mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 3.5mg | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.405g | 49% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 65.5µg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 271µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.308mg | 0.62mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 275mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.06g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 117IU | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.631g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.462mg | 0.32mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 181mg | 9% |
| Folate | 17µg | 50µg | 8% |
| Protein | 21.71g | 24.6g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.95mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 252kcal | 264kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 349mg | 356mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4g | 1% |
| Fats | 17.65g | 17.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.243mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.952mg | 1.263mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.764mg | 2.133mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.993mg | 1.834mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.642mg | 0.646mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 1.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.118mg | 1.263mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.639mg | 0.649mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 2.741g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 3.8g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.229g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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153%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 1435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad is cheaper (difference - $100)
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)