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Sockeye salmon vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sockeye salmon and Caviar different?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3, while Caviar is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, Magnesium, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Caviar covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 647% more than Sockeye salmon.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 84 times more Vitamin B3 than Caviar. Sockeye salmon contains 10.123mg of Vitamin B3, while Caviar contains 0.12mg.
  • Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular types were used 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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
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8
Caviar
Caviar
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +2184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.5%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Contains more Potassium +140.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +2184.6%
Contains more Magnesium +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +72.7%
Contains more Copper +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.5%

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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
3
:
8
Caviar
Caviar
Contains more Vitamin D +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8335.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.7%
Contains more Folate +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Caviar
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 D +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8335.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.7%
Contains more Folate +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
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3
Caviar
Caviar
Contains more Water +41.7%
Contains more Fats +221.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +867.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.6
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Caviar
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 +41.7%
Contains more Fats +221.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +867.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
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2
Caviar
Caviar
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458%
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Caviar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4g Caviar
Protein 26.48g 24.6g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 17.9g Caviar
Carbs 0g 4g Caviar
Calories 156kcal 264kcal Caviar
Calcium 11mg 275mg Caviar
Iron 0.52mg 11.88mg Caviar
Magnesium 36mg 300mg Caviar
Phosphorus 305mg 356mg Caviar
Potassium 436mg 181mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 1500mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 0.95mg Caviar
Copper 0.076mg 0.11mg Caviar
Manganese 0.013mg 0.05mg Caviar
Selenium 35.5µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin A 193IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 0.99mg 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 670IU 117IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 2.9µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.12mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.32mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 50µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.323mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.035mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 2.133mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 1.834mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.646mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.071mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.263mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.649mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 588mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Caviar
Saturated Fat 0.969g 4.06g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.229g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 7.405g Caviar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

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Sockeye salmon Caviar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1408mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.091g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is cheaper (difference - $87)
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.