Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Shrimp vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Shrimp and Caviar

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE in Caviar is higher than in Shrimp.
  • Caviar covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 764% more than Shrimp.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shrimp is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

Infographic

Shrimp vs Caviar infographic
Infographic link

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
3
:
7
Caviar
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Zinc +71.6%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Contains more Calcium +202.2%
Contains more Iron +3612.5%
Contains more Magnesium +710.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Equal in Potassium - 181
Equal in Manganese - 0.05
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Zinc +71.6%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Contains more Calcium +202.2%
Contains more Iron +3612.5%
Contains more Magnesium +710.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Equal in Potassium - 181
Equal in Manganese - 0.05

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
2
:
9
Caviar
Contains more Vitamin E +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2131.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1104.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 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 E +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2131.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Folate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1104.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
4
Caviar
Contains more Water +50.7%
Contains more Fats +952.9%
Contains more Carbs +163.2%
Contains more Other +145.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.6
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 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 +50.7%
Contains more Fats +952.9%
Contains more Carbs +163.2%
Contains more Other +145.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Caviar
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1182.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1155.1%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1182.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1155.1%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Caviar Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 4g Caviar
Protein 22.78g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 1.7g 17.9g Caviar
Carbs 1.52g 4g Caviar
Calories 119kcal 264kcal Caviar
Calcium 91mg 275mg Caviar
Iron 0.32mg 11.88mg Caviar
Magnesium 37mg 300mg Caviar
Phosphorus 306mg 356mg Caviar
Potassium 170mg 181mg Caviar
Sodium 947mg 1500mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 0.95mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.11mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.05mg Caviar
Selenium 49.5µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin A 301IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 2.2mg 1.89mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 0.1µg 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 0.12mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.32mg Caviar
Folate 24µg 50µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 0.904mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.035mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 2.172mg 1.834mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.646mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 1.071mg Caviar
Valine 1.067mg 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.501mg 0.649mg Caviar
Cholesterol 211mg 588mg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Caviar
Saturated Fat 0.521g 4.06g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.229g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 7.405g Caviar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
37%
Shrimp
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.539g)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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/171971/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.