Sturgeon vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sturgeon and caviar?
- Sturgeon is higher in vitamin D and vitamin B3, yet caviar is higher in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, choline, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Caviar's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 729% more.
- Sturgeon has 84 times more vitamin B3 than caviar. While sturgeon has 10.1mg of vitamin B3, caviar has only 0.12mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in sturgeon is lower.
We used Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, caviar, black, and red, granular types 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +566.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1517.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1220% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +304.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +344.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +588.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +302.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +601.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +245.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +736.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 20µg | 729% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 588mg | 170% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 11.88mg | 137% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 65.5µg | 90% |
| Choline | 70mg | 490.9mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.1mg | 0.12mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 1500mg | 62% |
| Magnesium | 45mg | 300mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 3.5mg | 53% |
| Vitamin D | 515IU | 117IU | 50% |
| Vitamin D | 12.9µg | 2.9µg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.885g | 7.405g | 43% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.62mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 275mg | 26% |
| Fats | 5.18g | 17.9g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 1.173g | 4.06g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 271mg | 356mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Protein | 20.7g | 24.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 1.89mg | 8% |
| Folate | 17µg | 50µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.32mg | 7% |
| Calories | 135kcal | 264kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 181mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.486g | 4.631g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.95mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 263µg | 271µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.907mg | 1.263mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.954mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.682mg | 2.133mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.901mg | 1.834mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.613mg | 0.646mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.808mg | 1.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.066mg | 1.263mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.609mg | 0.649mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.249g | 2.741g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.119g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.058g | 0.229g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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153%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 511mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 1431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.887g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sturgeon is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)