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

Squid vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Squid and Caviar

  • Squid has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 608% higher.
  • Caviar contains 9 times less Copper than Squid. Squid contains 0.998mg of Copper, while Caviar contains 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Squid is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

Infographic

Squid 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.
Squid
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Caviar
2
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 +251.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +807.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +318%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.8%
~equal in Iron ~11.88mg

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.
Squid
3
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 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Caviar
10
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 B2Vitamin B2 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1724.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +270.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Caviar
3
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 +32%
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1178.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.9%
Contains more OtherOther +78.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 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 -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2758.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2663.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Caviar Opinion
Calories 158kcal 264kcal Caviar
Protein 32.48g 24.6g Squid
Fats 1.4g 17.9g Caviar
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 4g Caviar
Carbs 1.64g 4g Caviar
Cholesterol 224mg 588mg Squid
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Magnesium 60mg 300mg Caviar
Calcium 180mg 275mg Caviar
Potassium 637mg 181mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 11.88mg Caviar
Copper 0.998mg 0.11mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.95mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 356mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 1500mg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A 203µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Manganese 0.209mg 0.05mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 65.5µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.62mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.12mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.32mg Caviar
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Folate 24µg 50µg Caviar
Choline 490.9mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 0.236g 4.06g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 7.405g Caviar
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.323mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 1.263mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.035mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 2.133mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.834mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.646mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 1.071mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.263mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.649mg Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.229g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Caviar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
102%
Squid
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Squid
Squid is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.824g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.