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Skipjack tuna vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Skipjack tuna and Caviar

  • Skipjack tuna has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Caviar is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 742% more.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 156 times more Vitamin B3 than Caviar. Skipjack tuna contains 18.756mg of Vitamin B3, while Caviar contains 0.12mg.
  • Skipjack tuna contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry 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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
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 PotassiumPotassium +188.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +581.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +643.2%
Contains more IronIron +642.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
~equal in Copper ~0.11mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.95mg

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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15530%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +813.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 ProteinProtein +14.7%
Contains more WaterWater +31.1%
Contains more OtherOther +37%
Contains more FatsFats +1287.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 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 -89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1805.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1737.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Caviar Opinion
Calories 132kcal 264kcal Caviar
Protein 28.21g 24.6g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 17.9g Caviar
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Net carbs 0g 4g Caviar
Carbs 0g 4g Caviar
Cholesterol 60mg 588mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Magnesium 44mg 300mg Caviar
Calcium 37mg 275mg Caviar
Potassium 522mg 181mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 11.88mg Caviar
Copper 0.11mg 0.11mg
Zinc 1.05mg 0.95mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 356mg Caviar
Sodium 47mg 1500mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A 18µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg Caviar
Selenium 46.8µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 0.12mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.32mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Folate 10µg 50µg Caviar
Choline 490.9mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 0.42g 4.06g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 7.405g Caviar
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 1.237mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.035mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 2.133mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.834mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.646mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.071mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.263mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.649mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.229g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1453mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is cheaper (difference - $92)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.