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Shrimp vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shrimp and Caviar

  • Shrimp has more Copper, and Zinc, while Caviar has more Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Caviar covers your daily need of Iron 142% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp contains 3 times more Copper than Caviar. While Shrimp contains 0.379mg of Copper, Caviar contains only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shrimp is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) 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.
Shrimp
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Caviar
6
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 PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +244.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +669.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.9%
Contains more IronIron +2229.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.5%

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.
Shrimp
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Caviar
12
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Caviar
4
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 WaterWater +56.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6292.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1900%
Contains more OtherOther +395.9%
~equal in Protein ~24.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Caviar
2
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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9547.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9273.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Caviar Opinion
Calories 99kcal 264kcal Caviar
Protein 23.98g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 0.28g 17.9g Caviar
Net carbs 0.2g 4g Caviar
Carbs 0.2g 4g Caviar
Cholesterol 189mg 588mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Magnesium 39mg 300mg Caviar
Calcium 70mg 275mg Caviar
Potassium 259mg 181mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 11.88mg Caviar
Copper 0.379mg 0.11mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 0.95mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 356mg Caviar
Sodium 111mg 1500mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Manganese 0.033mg 0.05mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg Caviar
Vitamin B5 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Folate 50µg Caviar
Trans Fat 0.002g Caviar
Choline 490.9mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 0.056g 4.06g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 7.405g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.229g Caviar
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
0%
Shrimp
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 1389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shrimp
Shrimp 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?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.